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Welcome to Cary Memorial Library
Library Hours
| Day | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 | 1:00 |
| Tuesday | 3:00 | 5:00 |
| Wednesday | 1:00 | 7:00 |
| 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
The
Gathering Place
Jim Perkins and Theresa Kerchner
In memory of their daughter, Emily
October 9, 2024
The final elements of the Cary Library Gathering Place were completed last month including the addition of beautiful wooden benches.
The Gathering Place, a gift from the friends and family of Emily
Perkins Harrison, was artfully constructed with eastern hemlock, saved white pine and granite stone and is framed by the Library gardens, Androscoggin Lake, and the southwestern sky.
Emily was an avid reader and writer and had a deep appreciation for the natural world and her hometown – her connections to the land and community were the inspiration for the Gathering Place.
The Library is looking forward to hosting children’s activities and many other outdoor events in the Gathering Place.
Everyone is welcome – for meetings, conversations with friends over a cup of hot tea, quiet moments of reflection, reading or writing,
or to share a kind word, music, poetry or lively news of the day with a neighbor.
Thank you to everyone who contributed so generously!
Theresa Kerchner and Jim Perkins and the Cary Library Board of Trustees
November 4, 2024
10:00 am
Story & Craft
Weekly Event
Anne Thompson will share fun stories and crafts with a “Fall into Winter” theme every week school is in session.
November 17, 2024
3:00 pm
Story & Craft
Weekly Event
Meet-a-Maine Author with Wayne’s Own Bobby Charles.
Wayne’s own Bobby (Robert) Charles, has written another beautiful book. His first, “Eagles and Evergreens,” was about Wayne people, veterans and growing up in Wayne. This new heartwarming book entitled “Cherish America: Stories of Courage, Character, and Kindness” shares all true stories of heart, heroism and a long nod to old Maine values. Based on life experiences of his own and a close-knit circle of lifetime friends, this collection of stories is uplifting, compelling, at times gripping, and the foreword is written by Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, whom the author worked with for 25 years. You’ll discover inside stories from Aldrin, but also about Colin Powell, Ronald Reagan, Walt Cunningham, Gene Cernan, Scott Hamilton, and others with whom the author has worked. The book is endorsed by People Magazine, The Washington Post, Fox News, former Maine Senator George Mitchell, and others.
Bobby grew up in Wayne, attended local schools then went on to Dartmouth, Oxford University, and Columbia University law school. He clerked on the US Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit, eventually resettling in Maine. He was a ten-year Navy intelligence officer, and served as Assistant Secretary of State to Colin Powell. He loves Maine, America, and writing.
Program will offered at Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road. We invite you to come hear Bobby speak and purchase a book–will make a great Christmas gift! Light refreshments served. FMI Contact Janet at the library, 685-3612 or jadelbergcml@gmail.com.
November 18, 2024
1:15 pm
Book Group
Monthly Event
“Readers will root for French and will be fascinated by her efforts at survival, redemption, and rejuvenation. Notably heavier on insight and lighter on hubris than the average chef memoir, this will speak to both the brokenhearted and those with kitchen dreams of their own.”―Publishers Weekly
please contact Janet Adelberg at 685-3612 to find a copy to borrow.
December 7, 2024
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Library
Offerings during the Stroll
2025 Loon Calendars- $12 each or 2 for $20
Friends of the Library Quilt Raffle Tickets for sale and the Grand Drawing will be at 1 PM.
Author Sara Frautten signing and selling her book Good Morning, Maine!
Take & Make Children’s Craft
AND
the Friends of the Library Holiday Pop-Up Sale– fun cute gifts!
Now
Offering
Loon
Calendars for Sale
Thank you Lauren and Michael O’Malley for designing this magnificent new calendar.
A perfect gift for your out-of-town friends and family for the upcoming year.
Cost is $12. each or 2 for $20.
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
Friends of the Library
Quilt Raffle
Our 2024 Offering
Maisy Daisy
New Sandwich Quilters of Wayne have completed their latest quilt, Maisy Daisy.
Friends of the Library offer this quilt to support the library. Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00.
The 2024 Friends of the Library Raffle Quilt is the 34th benefit quilt that the New Sandwich Quilters have made for Wayne’s Cary Memorial Library. It is machine pieced and quilted, and measures 88″ x 90″ (generous queen). The pattern is called Maisy Daisy. It is a string quilt, made with 1.5″ pieces of fabric from the members of the group. These fabrics, from group members past and present, mean that many memories are stitched into the quilt.
The Friends of the Library will be selling raffle tickets ($2.00/each or 3/$5.00) up until the Holiday Stroll on December. 7, 2024. Purchase some tickets and support the work of these talented ladies as well as the Cary Memorial Library. And cross your fingers that you’ll be the lucky winner of Maisy Daisy.
Tower Garden
Our 2024 Williams House
Community Offering
The Tower Garden offerings have ended for the this season. It was a pleasure to make this greenery available to all visitors. See you next summer.
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
2024
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
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, Maisy Daisy is now on display for the 2024 Raffle Quilt.
Occasional Dates
6:00 to 7:00 pm
Lego
Night
Calling all kids who enjoy creative projects.
Kids who love to build with Legos are welcome to come build with their friends. Join us for a story and snack, and then some creative fun. Great for ages 4-gr. 5, more or less. We provide all the Legos.
See postings for next meeting
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).
Selected Photos of Cary Library, Williams House, & Special Events
Library
Williams House
Events
Cary Memorial Library News
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