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 | 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
Starting August 6, 2026
times to be posted
Annual Silent Auction
Coming Soon
We are activily seeking unique treasures for the much anticipated Summer Cary Library Silent Auction.
Donations accepted up until July 27.
More infomation coming……
July 10, 2026
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Lindsay & Her Puppet Pals:
Puppetry and Storytelling
Year-round, Lindsay brings her larger-than-life Puppet Pals to child and family audiences across New England. Filled with silliness, active audience engagement, and memorable characters, this series of charming short stories will delight the young and the young at heart. Perhaps a goofy moose, a heroic tiger, or a lovable bear. Maybe a dancing robot or flamingo, a spunky chicken, a stubborn goat, a shy dragon, or a singing dinosaur! Come find out who’s making an appearance this time! Perfect for ages 3-7 but all welcome–looks like fun!
July 13, 2026
10:00 to 11:00
Monday Morning
Story & Craft Time
Please come for this short activity. This program is offered on each Monday.
Cindy O’Brien, Author, Musician & Early Childhood Educator
Cindy’s story time will include the reading of two books with the help of the children, music to sing and dance to and a couple of art activities that relate to the books. I can’t do it alone so I hope the kids come ready to participate!
Note: These are great opportunities to sign up for the Summer Reading Club.
July 11, 2026
9:00 am – Noon
Strawberry Festival Book Sale
at the Williams House
Please stop in and buy a book – all are priced at 25¢ to $1. A big donation of recently published novels in pristine condition are on the New Arrivals Fiction cart.
Several bankers boxes of books on yoga, ayurvedic practices and chakras are also available.
The boutique will be open too. Proceeds from the sale of books fund our scholarships to Maranacook students.
July 11, 2026
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Strawberry Festival at
Cary Memorial Library
Friends of the Library Volunteers will display the raffle quilt 9am-3pm at the festival down on the Mill Stream.
At the library we will have Karen Richards Toothaker selling and signing her children’s books
July 15, 2026
6:30- 8:30 pm
Meet a Maine Author
Woody Hanstein
Join us for a book talk with new Maine Author Woody Hanstein
“Woody Hanstein—and his hero Matt Winslow—strip away the tourist veneer to
deftly and relentlessly expose the salty underbelly of the Maine coast. The story
moves like a building sea, sweeping its cast of small-town characters before it.
Quaint turns deadly as Winslow resolves to find out why Prescott, Maine harbors
so many secrets.” – Gerry Boyle.
For over forty years, Woody Hanstein prosecuted anddefended criminal cases
in military, federal and state courts.
For the past seven, he has been the harbormaster in Georgetown, Maine, where he also sails, kayaks and tends five
lobster traps.
July 18, 2026
9:00 – Noon
Friends Of Library
Annual Pie Sale
This year FOL returns with the annual PIE SALE. HOMEMADE pies both sweet and savory for you and your summer entertaining. Sale goes till all sold out.
Pies are offered at $20 each or $25 if you purchase before 9:00am
Thank you for supporting the Friends of the Library with all funds raised going to CML programs.
We will have the Raffle Quilt set up there as well.
July 18, 2026
9:00 – Noon
3rd Saturdays
Williams House
This year something new has been added: for the months of June, July and August there will be THIRD Saturdays in addition to the usual FIRST Saturdays.
‘THIRD SATURDAY’ which is a simplier version but open for business for friends to gather for coffee, browse and have a smaller selection of treats.
Check out the boutique items and browse the shelves of books.
August 1, 2026
9:00 am – Noon
1st Saturdays
Williams House
Plan to start your day here with neighbors and friends. Grab a cup of tea or coffee and choose a brunch treat. Browse the books most of which are $1.00 and check out the many boutique items at very reasonable prices including a coffee grinder, tennis racket, games & puzzles, kids DVDs, a rotisserie and more. Visit the Alice in Wonderland room. Grab a free compost bucket. Do come by, relax, have fun, enjoy! Try out our new patio furniture.
And don’t forget that in July and August we’ll be open on THIRD SATURDAYS, too.
To arrange other day visits to the Alice in Wonderland Room call 207 242-1834.
June to August 2026
Summer Program
Summer Reading Program
All Kids
Our Summer Reading Log for all Kids
You are encouraged to come to the library to pick up your log and keep track of what you have accomplished over the summer.
Prizes will be free books and Tubby’s icre cream cones. (Thank you to the Friends of the Library for funding our prizes.)
But in case you need a it right now, here’s a copy you can download.
August 8, 2026
9:00 am
14th Annual 5K
Run/Walk/Stroll..Dog Friendly
Come out rain or shine with neighbors, friends, and family for this exciting event!
Dog walkers encouraged as well and Tubby’s Pup Cup prize for the first pup to cross the finish line
The race will begin and end at Wayne Elementary School, 48 Pond Road.
Registration fees are Adults $25 and Kids $10.
FMI: 685-3612. Forms also available at the library.
May 2, 2026
Displayed until December
FOL Presents
QUILT Raffle-DIVERSITY
This magnificent quilt offering is the 36th one created by the New Sandwich Quilters for the Cary Library.
It is a generous 85″x 102″.
Tickets will be available starting May 2 and your last chance to participate in the raffle will be in December at the Wayne Stroll.
Thanks again to The New Sandwich Quilters of Wayne who made and donated this year’s vibrant quilt on display at the library. The quilt is titled “Diversity” and raffle tickets are available at the library during regular library hours. When you visit the library, please take a close look at the quilt’s scrappy blocks mixed with traditional ones and the variety of fabrics they used. Can you find the fruits and vegetables? The animals? The flowers? And be sure to purchase some raffle tickets!
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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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
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