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
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.
December 1, 2025
1:15 pm to 2:15 pm
Wayne Library
Monthly Book Club
December
We are trying a variation of our monthly book group this time.
Read any of the five books in the Thursday Murder Club collection and come ready to discuss and hear about the ones you didn’t read. Titles by Richard Osman.
- The Thursday Murder Club: A Novel
- The Man Who Died Twice
- The Bullet that Missed
- The Last Devil to Die
- The Impossible Fortune
Copies are available to borrow
December 6, 2025
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
First Saturday
At the Williams House
December
All Day Brunch, Books and Boutique at this townwide celebration. We will be welcoming STROLLERS for brunch and lunch (quiche/soup), and holiday treats.
Plan on making the Williams House one of your stops on the first day of the Wayne Holiday Stroll. (We will not be open on Sunday the 7th.)
The boutique is overflowing with fun, interesting and lovely items mostly gently used, some new. The shelves are stocked with books. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. We hope to see you.
The Alice in Wonderland Room will be open. To visit the room at other times call 207 685-9550 or207 242-1834 to arrange.
There will not be a First Saturday in January.
December 7, 2025
10:30 am to 2:30 pm
Wayne Stroll Book Sale
at Williams House
MOST BOOKS $1.00 EACH
Mass market paperbacks & selected books one dollar a bag
Young readers’ paperbacks 25 cents each or five for a dollar
DVDs, Audio Books, puzzles and boutique finds also for sale
Book sale proceeds fund Cary Library scholarships to Maranacook seniors
December 2025
all open library hours
Friends of the Library
Holiday Pop-up Sale
FOL Holiday Pop-up Sale ongoing during December.
Fun holiday gifts – visit during library hours.
New and different items offered throughout the month. Stop by often to find a perfect little something.
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.
Buy your tickets soon. The lucky winner will be drawn during the Wayne Stroll on December 6th, 1:00pm.
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
In addition to the four SeasonPasses already available, we’ve added more bingeable PBS content that your patrons will love! A collection of Ken Burns documentaries, four seasons of The French Chef, and content from PBS Kids, including Dinosaur Train, Pinkalicious, and Nature Cat, are each available to patrons for seven days with a single borrow.
Ready, Set, Binge! The new SeasonPass on @hoopladigital lets you watch an entire TV season with a single borrow. New series or old favorites, the choice is yours—no waiting required! https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/seasonpass/91678