Free Wi-Fi is available inside and outside the library. The PASSWORD can be obtained in the library.
Welcome to Cary Memorial Library
Library Hours
| Day | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 | 1:00 |
| Tuesday | 3:00 | 5:00 |
| Wednesday | 1:00 | 6:00 |
| Thursday | 3:00 | 5:00 |
| Friday | CLOSED | |
| Saturday | 9:00 | 3:00 |
| Sunday | CLOSED | |
Digital Services
For more information on how to access these services, please see our Digital Services page.
Upcoming Events and Activities
December 2025
open during library hours
Friends of the Library
Holiday Pop-up Sale
FOL Holiday Pop-up Sale ongoing during December. Additional items will be added during the season. Stop by again and again.
The library holiday pop-up shop is a huge success again this year. Thanks to the FOL volunteers, especially Bev and Jo who chaired this project, and to all the library patrons who donated items for this sale. Shoppers during the Holiday Stroll especially loved the “Blind Date with a Book” selections and the bowls and plates of chocolates and baked goods. We look forward to seeing you take a peek.
Winter days add up to a couple of quieter months for FOL as we rest up from the events of 2025 and begin to think about the spring, summer, and fall events for 2026. We may sneak in something special around Valentine’s Day to coordinate with another themed book display then…watch for more information next month.
Anne Thompson, FOL Chair
Calendar
for 2026
Loons of
Pocasset Lake, Wayne
Our newest loon calendar offering.
Loon Calendars 2026 will be available this week. Thank you to Lauren and Michael O’Malley for creating and donating these lovely calendars, photographed on Pocasset Lake.
These beautiful calendars are a yearly treat and make wonderful gifts. Buy one for $12. or two or more at $10 each.
CML
Holiday Schedule
December
2025
We plan to reduce our hours during Holiday Weeks
- Monday, 12/22 9am to 1pm
- Tuesday, 12/23 closed
- Wednesday, 12/24 closed
- Thursday, 12/25 closed
- Saturday, 12/27 9am to 3pm
- Monday, 12/29 9am to 1pm
- Tuesday, 12/30 3pm to 5pm
- Wednesday, 12/31 1pm to 4pm
- Thursday, 1/1 closed
- Saturday, 1/3 9am to 3 pm
Quilt
Raffle
String Happy
New Sandwich Quilters
Quilt Raffle: At 1:00 on Saturday December 6, during the Holiday Stroll, Eleanor drew the winning raffle ticket for this year’s quilt which had been sewn and donated to the library by the New Sandwich Quilters. This was the thirty-fifth quilt they have made for a library fundraiser. This year’s raffle garnered over $1200! Thank you to the quilters and to all the people who bought raffle tickets. And the lucky winner is…Dana Jones with a ticket purchased in memory of his wife Christine who had been a member of the New Sandwich Quilters for many years. (And we think that some of her fabrics may have been included in this quilt!) Congratulations, Dana!
Anne Thompson, FOL Chair
December 6, 2025
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Wayne Stroll
Williams House
Thanks to a few of the Williams House volunteers, Holly, Kathy, and Betty, the warm and tasty breakfast and lunch offerings were shared during the Wayne Stroll 2025.
The Stroll created a wonderful sense of community in Wayne and we had a delightful day at the Williams House.
Strollers enjoyed coffee, baked goods, and a lunch combo and had an opportunity to warm up and do a little boutique shopping and some even peeked into the wonderful Alice in Wonderland Room. It was treat to see so many folks who stopped by.
All proceeds support the library operations.
There will be no 1st Saturday in January, 2026.
Mondays, 2025-when open
10:00 to 11:00
Monday Morning
Story & Craft Time
Come join the fun, a different theme each week.
Ann Thompson presents a short story and accompanying craft each week for our youngest visitors.
Please come for this short activity. This program is offered on each Monday, following the Wayne Elementary School schedule.
2024
Winter Readers’ Blog
Wayne Readers’ Recommendations
Find interesting reviews of books our community friends have enjoyed and want to recommend. Newest Blog-February 2024
If you’d like to send in a review for the next reader’s Blog, simply email it to jadelbergcml@gmail.com
As of November, 2025
Available to you
Maine Newspapers
Read for Free
The 5 major Maine newspapers are available at no cost to you through Digital Maine Library!
Read the newspapers daily (with a 1-day lag) or search for articles going back years, all without a paywall. The articles are the complete text, though they come without photos. Free online to Maine residents anywhere, anytime. https://digitalmainelibrary.org/
- Open Digital Maine Library
- Scroll down to U.S. Newsstream
- Click on Breaking News
- Click on Publications
- Enter Newspaper Name
- Click on Newspaper
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Tower Garden
Our 2025 Williams House
Community Offering
The Tower Garden offerings are again available. It is a pleasure to make this greenery available to all visitors. Stop by and help yourself to some fresh lettuces.
The Tower Garden was donated by Sara Morton in memory of her grandmother Priscilla Stevenson.
September
2024
A Lovely Gift
to the Williams House Lawn
This summer a new garden volunteer, Marianne Butak, stepped up to help Jamie Ault with the Williams House Gardens. As Marianne spent time in the gardens she could see what amazing and expert work Jamie has done to design, install and maintain the plantings over the years. Jamie mentioned a bench that was once there. That inspired Marianne to be the high bidder on a lovely stone bench in the library auction, which she has bestowed in
honor of Jamie. A plaque will be added. We thank both Jamie and Marianne for their energy and generosity!
Alice Room
2025
Various Times
A town treasure. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Room project is now complete. There are 17 art panels that have been refreshed, restored, and protected. You are invited to come for a visit.
- 1st Saturdays 9:00-Noon
- By Appointment; Please call 242-1834
FOL
Open to anyone
Who loves Cary Memorial Join this remarkable group
Join us for a lively feel good time.
Helping hands always welcome. The lastest quilt, String Happy is now on display for the 2025 Raffle Quilt.
Pruning Pole
Now is the time to check your trees and bushes
Before the trees leaf out this Spring, just a reminder that the library has a pruning pole that can be borrowed.
The pole has clippers, not a blade (for safety reasons).
Views from Library
Perfect Peony Moments
Photo by Cynthia Pelliccia, Spring 2025
Selected Photos of Cary Library, Williams House, & Special Events
Library
Williams House
Events
Cary Memorial Library News
NEW Hoopla SeasonPass
PBS shows now available with BingePass
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