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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 | 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
March 17, 2025
10:15 am
Story & Craft
Weekly Event
Anne Thompson will share fun stories and crafts.
We’ll have lots of fun holiday books out for the kids and a cute craft activity lined up.
March 17, 2025
1:15 pm
Book Group
Monthly Event
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER• NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and darkly humorous, told from the enslaved Jim’s point of view
please contact Janet Adelberg at 685-3612 to find a copy to borrow.
April 5, 2025
9:00 am to Noon
First Saturday
At the Williams House
April
Welcome Spring with a visit to the Williams House. Enjoy freshly brewed coffee and brunch goodies. We’ll have outdoor seating, weather permitting. There are newly stocked books and boutique items to check out. We have Easter baskets for you to fill, painted Easter eggs and bunnies! Other items include binoculars, a pasta machine, vintage treasures, a variety of kitchen items, pottery, garden pots, jewelry, scarves, wine racks, wine glasses, mugs and fun objects for brightening your space.
The Alice in Wonderland room will be open. To visit at other times, call the Williams House at 207 685-9550. You will hear a recorded message.
We look forward to seeing you.
April 14, 2025
1:15 pm
Book Group
Monthly Event
Join us to discuss the first book by Laurel Dodge, titled The Buoyant Letters of Mimsy Bell. It is a gem, told in letters. Laurel Dodge is a Maine author and this book is set in an imaginary (but very recognizable) town in Western Maine. We are looking forward to hosting the author on May 17, as well.
We have two lending copies. Please contact Janet Adelberg at 685-3612.
April 15, 2025
4:00 pm
FOL
Spring Planning Meeting
Friends of the Library News
Hello after The.Longest Winter!
It is time to call our Spring Planning Meeting so that we can sort summer dates and plans.
Please come Tuesday April 15, 4pm, at the library. We’ll set the Spring Plant & Bake Sale in motion, confirm plans for the Quilter’s Brunch, and sort out a few more plans. We so welcome your participation Please contact Janet Adelberg at 685-3612 for more information.
April 16, 2025
new closing time
Library
Closing time on Wednesdays
Friends of the Library News
Hello New Spring hours. We are now staying open until 7:00 pm on Wednesdayevenings.
April 16, 2025
6:00 pm
Lego Night
Monthly Event
Call all kids to come build with our Lego collection. Our theme will be INVENTIONS.
But Kids are free to build whatever strikes their fancy!
April 19, 2025
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
3rd Saturday Book Sale
Williams House
You will have even more opportunities to find a used book.
We have now moved to a Monthly Book Sale held every 3rd Saturday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road.
Donations of gently used books are always welcome and you can bring them during the sale.
Library Scholarships are funded by sale proceeds and supported by your book donations.
April 26, 2025
1:30 am to 3:30 pm
A Daughter’s Journey with her Mom
Donna McGibney
I’ll Remember for You: A Daughter’s Journey with Her Mom Through Dementia
Caregiving is a journey filled with loving and grieving. The caregiving journey has many vistas, but only one exit ramp: the death of the loved one. That is when the job we did not seek becomes the job we wish would not end.
About the Author: Donna is a Hallowell, Maine, native. With a 35-year career in education in both Maine and Florida, reading has been a major part of her life. During the years of caregiving for her Mom, it was a way to travel, to learn, and to find some quiet time. This book captures her days as caregiver and offers hope and encouragement to others who are on a similar journey.
Donna will present a brief talk and books will be available for purchase at 20.00 (cash or check.) (If Donna’s name seems familiar, you might recall she was principal at Wayne Elementary.)
This program is co-sponsored by the Cary Memorial Library and Wayne’s Aging At Home.
The
Gathering Place
Jim Perkins and
Theresa Kerchner
The Gathering Place is a gift to the community from the family and friends of Emily Mary Maverick Perkins Harrison. Take a look at the two lovely plaques recently added. We will use it more in the warmer months but it is undeniably lovely in all light, in all seasons.
A warm thank you to all who donated to The Gathering Place. The construction costs have been completely covered. Going forward any funds donated will be used for future maintenance, as needs arise. This December image was taken by Ken Spalding.
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
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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