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Welcome to Cary Memorial Library
Library Hours
| Day | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 | 3:00 |
| Tuesday | 2:00 | 7:00 |
| Wednesday | 1:00 | 7:00 |
| Thursday | 2:00 | 7:00 |
| 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
August 15, 2025
thru August 17
Special Exhibit
Jann Haynes Gilmore
- August 15: 4-6pm. Opening Wine Reception
- August 16: 9am-3pm
- August 17: 10am-1pm
After an absence of several years, artist Jann Haynes Gilmore brings Wayne another of her popular art exhibitions. Gilmore will offer for sale over thirty small works which illustrate her travels across the country and includes Wayne.
Author of seven books on forgotten women artists, Gilmore is currently completing for publication a compilation of her blogs on this subject for American Women Artists, a national organization on which she is a board member.
Continuing to write, paint and print, Jann cherishes her close association and love for Wayne where she has summered for 55 years.
All welcome to this special exhibition.
August 16, 2025
9:00 am Start
13th Annual
5K Run Walk Stroll
The race starts and ends at Wayne Elementary School.
Fees: $25.00 for adults and $10.00 for kids.
Registration and release forms must be submitted to the library to partipate.
FYI: Janet Adelberg, 685-3612
August 18, 2025
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Summer
Story and Craft Series
This is the fifth in our much loved kids’ activity series.
Chewonki is bringing a program to the library.
THE BUG MOBILE
Is a bug an insect? Is a spider a bug? These questions and many more are answered in The BugMobile, bringing the world of arthropods – insects and their relatives, into your classroom. We look at the forms and functions of different groups of arthropods and explore many fascinating adaptations essential for survival such as mimicry, camouflage, armor and venom. The program includes live specimens, displays, models and activities to visually examine and understand the unique characteristics of these amazing creatures.
August 12, 2025
Silent Auction Has Ended
Annual Summer Auction
at Williams House
Silent Auction is now over, what a wonderful summer 2025 event.
Thank you Wayne Community for your generous donations and enthusiastic bidding. The Library Silent Auction Team is happy to share that auction proceeds are just over $8000.00! That’s a first!
We have terrific stories and (we hope) happy winners and just can’t say it enough:. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE SUPPORT!
Here is a picture of Patti Lawson, Jo Moore, and Bev Petell as they realized we’d hit the $8000.00 mark! You want to have an auction–speak to these gals. They are amazing!
June 2025 to
September 2025
Summer Reading Log
Kids of all Ages
Our Summer Reading Program for Kids of all ages. Kids determine their own goals with reading prizes and a coupon to Tubby’s Ice Cream.
Logs can be picked up at the library or downloaded here. (Simple instructions are on the log.)
Click for a copy of Summer LogNeed reading ideas or have questions? Ask the librarian.
August 23, 2025
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Library Book Sales
Williams House
The book sale on Saturday August 23 will be our last summer sale and our last monthly sale. We are swamped with recent book donations and between now and the 23rd we are going to figure out how to get as many books as possible out and on the shelves, the tables and in boxes on the chairs and on the floor. Please come and stock up on books for reading this fall. Our next sale won’t be until the end of October.
September 6, 2025
9:00 am to Noon
First Saturday
At the Williams House
August
The coffee will be hot, the pastries and quiches will be tasty and the welcome will be warm. Stop by the Williams House and sit outside with friends. Shop our shelves of books and eclectic selection of boutique items. Recently donated items include ceramic and glass birds, picture frames. a picnic set for 2 and interesting vases. Check out our SALE TABLE, ½ price.
Come see the Alice in Wonderland Room. It will make you smile.
(To visit the Alice in Wonderland at other times call 207 685-9550 and leave a message.)
We hope to see you.
Quilt
Raffle
String Happy
New Sandwich Quilters
The 35th Annual quilt made for the Cary Memorial Library by the New Sandwich Quilters.
This hefty beauty is a generous queen size and on display in the library.
Tickets are $2. each or 3 of $5.00.
The drawing will occur during the Wayne Stroll on December 6th.
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 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
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
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