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Hockessin Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE 19707, (302) 239-5160
June 21, 2022
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" If it could only be like this always – always summer, always alone, the fruit always ripe…"
-Evelyn Waugh
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Summer Reading is Back!! Click the picture to register or log in! | |
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Read a book while you walk?
It can be done at these New Castle County Parks. Click below to find out more!!
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Extended Hours and Meeting Rooms are Back!
The Hockessin Library has again expanded our hours of operation. We are now open 10:00am-9:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday!
Our Meeting Room is also now available for use by local non-profit organizations. Click below for more information.
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Museum Passes are HERE!
It’s your FREE entry to art, culture, entertainment and so much more!
Get a pass today!
Note: Patrons must have their library card available when reserving a pass.
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Summer at The Art Studio!
Get artsy at the Art Studio! We have Adult Classes, Family Programs and Summer Art Camps!
Click below for more information and registration!
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This summer from June 21st through August 5, the CEB will offer breakfast and lunch at no cost to young people ages 18 years old or younger. Young people do not have to be registered in a CEB summer program to participate.
Food insecurity does not end because school is out for the summer.
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Sign up for these ONLINE Programs to Enjoy from Your Home! | | |
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Real 2 Reel:
Little Girl (2020)
Friday, June 24, 7:00pm
Due to technical difficulty, this program has been rescheduled from Friday June 10.
Join us this month as we watch the 2020 documentary "Little Girl," a touching portrait of eight-year-old Sasha, who questions her gender and in doing so, evokes the sometimes disturbing reactions of a society that is still invested in a biological boy-girl way of thinking.
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Come Back in to the Library for these Fun & Informative Programs!! | |
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Motown, Soul and R & B Concert by Meeta!
Saturday, June 25, 2:30pm
Join us in-person for an engaging Motown, Soul and R & B from the 60s though the 80s concert with local vocalist Meeta Parker!
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Senior Medicare Patrol
Monday, June 27, 10:00am
Senior Medicare Patrol will discuss Medicare and identity fraud in the lobby.
The mission of the Senior Medicare Patrol is "To empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education."
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Hockessin Dungeons and Dragons at the Library
Saturday, July 2, 2:00pm
Make a character, become a guildmember, and explore the mysteries held in a setting adapted from the acclaimed Magic the Gathering card set!
Join a program run by the experienced and the passionate!
Ages 18+
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Bulah v. Gebhart, The Unsung Story
Saturday, July 9, 11:00am
One of the five Brown v. Board of education cases brought before the Supreme Court.
Presented by Syl Woolford. Mr. Woolford is a member of the Delaware Heritage Commission, the Historical and Cultural Affairs Collections Committee, the Historic Preservation Fund, and the Wilmington University History Committee.
This is a hybrid event.
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In House Story Times are BACK!! | |
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Book Babies
Wednesdays, 10:50am
No registration required.
For ages newborn - 17 months and their caregivers.
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Toddler Tales
Wednesdays, 10:05am
No registration required. For children 18-35 months and their caregivers.
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Rhythm, Rhyme and Story Time
Tuesdays, 10:15am
No registration required.
Stories and an activity for ages 3+. Get ready for some serious fun!!
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LEGO® Club
Wednesdays, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bring your imagination and makes some LEGO® creations. We supply everything so please leave your LEGOS® toys at home. Ages 3 and up.
Families will be seated together working from their box of LEGO® bricks. No registration needed!
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Must Love Yarn
Wednesdays at 1:00pm
Connect with other craft enthusiasts for our weekly chatty gatherings, be you beginner or expert! Get tips or give them, it's up to you!
This program is held in the Meeting Room.
Questions? Click below!
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COVID-19 & Vaccine Information | |
If you or someone you know needs help with today's challenges, the Delaware Hope Line – 1 (833) 9-HOPEDE or (833) 946-7333 – is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to connect callers to a variety of resources and information, including support from clinicians and peer specialists plus crisis assistance. | |  | | |
Hockessin Library Book Groups for Adults | |
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Noon Book Group
Wednesday, July 13, 12:00 pm
Book lovers wanted! Bring a bag lunch and join us for a lively book discussion. Newcomers welcome. This month's book is Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid, available at Reference Desk.
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Evening Book Group
Tuesday, June 21, 7:00 pm
Join our friendly, informal, monthly book group. New participants are always welcome. This month's book is The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Harris. Book selections available at Reference Desk.
Next meeting:
July 19, 7:00pm
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave.
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Chick Lit Book Group
Wednesday, July 20, 7:00pm
Read and discuss entertaining, light reads by joining our fun book group! This month we will be discussing The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory.
Pick up your copy at the Information Desk!
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Hockessin Library Book Groups for Kids
Register by picking up your copy at the Children's Reference Desk or call (302) 239-5160.
Bring bottled water. Snacks will be provided.
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Teen Book Group
Tuesday, July 5, 4:15pm
This month we will be discussing How Oscar Indigo Broke the Universe by David Teague.
Ages 12 - 17.
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Family Book Group
Wednesday, June 29, 7:00pm
Adults and children ages 8 and older are invited to participate in this book group that is great for all families.
We will discuss The Lion of Mars by Jennifer L. Holm.
Next Month:
July 27, 7:00pm
"Too Bright to See" by Kyle Lukoff.
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Readers' Advisory or What do I read NEXT??
Use the links below to take you to literary bliss!
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NPR's Books We Love
National Public Radio's choices for Best Books of 2021!
See if you can find one YOU love!
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The New York Public Library:
Best Books of 2021
Our friends to the north, the New York Public Library is proud to present our Best Books of 2021. Click to see their annual recommendations for kids, teens, and adults, curated by our expert librarians, encompass fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, poetry, kids’ books in Spanish, and much more.
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2022 YALSA Teens’ Top Ten nominees announced! Click below for more information! | | |
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FREE Audiobooks for Teens
SYNC is back!!
Click for more information and free audiobooks for the ENTIRE summer!
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School Library Journal has released their best books of 2021! | |
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ALSC Notables
Each year the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best in children's books, recordings, and digital media.
Click below to see what they chose this year!
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Suggested Reading Lists for Children and Teens
Find titles specifically geared towards kids.
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2021 ALSC Graphic Novels Reading Lists
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Public Works Job Fair!
Date: Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Time: 3:30pm-6:30pm
Place: Rt. 9 Library & Innovation Center, 3022 New Castle Ave, New Castle, DE 19720.
Save the date and freshen up your resume!
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Library Services to Your Home!
Delaware Libraries offer many ways you can access information, education and recreation from home.
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
In Delaware’s Imagination Library program, children ages birth up to their 5th birthday receive a FREE book in the mail each month. The purpose is to instill the habit of reading, and create the library habit, too!
This program is brought to you by Delaware Libraries, a program of First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney’s First Chance initiative.
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Dial-A-Story is fun and easy!
Patrons can reach Dial-A-Story by using a phone to call 302-991-0199. New recordings are released every month; each story is between 5-15 minutes long.
Best part: Internet access is not required.
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For you creative types, take a look at CreativeBug
Hundreds of easy and fun-to-follow tutorials to make pretty much every craft known to man right at your fingertips!
Check it out!!
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Northstar Digital Literacy
How's your digital literacy?? There's always something to discover when it comes to computer skills.
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What IS hoopla?
E-Books, e-audiobooks, movies and music with no wait time!!
Click here to SIGN UP!
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Are you a fan of Libby?
Don't miss out on this e-resource!! Get started by clicking on the picture of Libby above!
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Have a day as awesome as you are!! | |
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Click here to visit the library anytime, day or night.
To ask a question,
click here or call us at
(302) 239-5160.
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