Hockessin Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE 19707, (302) 239-5160
September 7, 2021
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Friday, October 22, 7pm
An Evening with Min Jin Lee
Author of Pachinko, the New Castle County Reads selection for 2020-21
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We hope that you will join us for the 2021 NCC Reads Author Event featuring
Min Jin Lee, author of Pachinko. The author event will take place Friday, October 22, 7:00 pm, at the Chase Center on the Riverfront located at 815 Justison Street, Wilmington DE 19801. Read more about Pachinko and Min-Jin Lee, by visiting www.minjinlee.com.
The event is free and open to the public.
Please be advised that the Chase Center requires all guests to wear masks while inside the building.
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It's been a while and we don't want to be strangers anymore! Come back to the library and see what activities and programs we have planned for a very special Back to the Library Week by clicking on the photo above or here!
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Northstar Digital Literacy
Delaware Libraries are pleased to announce the launch of Northstar Digital Literacy, an online training tool for basic computer skills.
Northstar Digital Literacy provides digital literacy assessments and tutorials in basic computer skills and tips for how to use technology in daily life.
Click the logo to the left to assess your digital literacy and begin building your skills!
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New Art Studio Classes Beginning NOW!!
Click below for more info and registration!
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Click below for the latest updates for all
New Castle County Libraries!
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Are you a fan of Libby?
Click on the picture to the left to find out what changes are coming for Libby.
And if you don't have the Libby app on your tablet or phone - what are you waiting for? Head over to your app store and download it today!
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Online Programs from Around the County to Your Home |
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The State of Delaware vs. Professor West
presented by Syl Woolford
Saturday, September 18, 11:00am
A story about racism in 1873 that is tough to believe. A Zoom program presented by Syl Woolford.
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Real 2 Reel: Documentary and Discussion
"The Bill Murray Stories"
Friday, September 17, 7:00pm
The best documentaries engage your mind and your heart. Join us this month as we watch the 2018 documentary The Bill Murray Stories: Life Lessons Learned from a Mythical Man, which explores various urban legends around Hollywood's most elusive star. Attendees will receive the Zoom link for this online screening on the afternoon of the program.
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The College App Essay ~ Brainstorm Session
Saturday, September 11, 10:00am
The 2022 college application submission window is OPEN! Have you started to complete the Common App? Are thoughts of those essay prompts giving you writer's block?? Join us for this 90 minute Brainstorming session, covering essay prompts from the 2021 Common App as well as other college's specific prompts.
This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
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Botvin Parenting LifeSkills Program:
Supporting Positive Teen Development
Tuesday, September 14 &
Wednesday, September 22
7:00pm
Botvin Parenting LifeSkills Program is designed to help parents strengthen communication with their children and prevent them from using drugs. This program contains materials and exercises that help parents teach their children the skills that help them resist the threats of tobacco, drugs, and violence. These tools help parents prepare their children for a successful transition from adolescence to early adulthood.
It is recommended participants attend both sessions on September 14 & 22, 2021. If unable to do so, you may register for only one session.
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OPEN MIC
(adults and teens 16+)
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6:00pm
OPEN MIC IS BACK!! Join us for a Virtual Open Mic Night, hosted by staff from Newark and Claymont libraries! Share your talent: SING, play an instrument, read a poem, or just listen in. Program is for adults and teens 16+.
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Dungeon & Dragons Gaming Group
Tuesdays at 7:00pm
The Route 9 Library Dungeons & Dragons Gaming Group brings the fun online utilizing Roll20.net.
Teens & Adults are invited to join in for beginner level adventures on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
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Pumpkin Bread
Wednesday, Sept. 8,
11:00am
Start Fall off with the sweet taste of Pumpkin. Learn how to make your very own pumpkin bread with a live presentation with a novice cook! If I can make it, then you can too!
Presented on Facebook Live.
No Facebook account required for viewing.
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COVID-19 & Vaccine Information |
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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. |
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Friends of the Hockessin Library News |
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The next drop off date for your gently used materials is
Saturday, September 11 from 9am-12pm
at the Friends of the Hockessin Library Shed located at the corner of Mill Creek Rd. and Old Lancaster Pike - across from the Hockessin Memorial Hall.
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The Friends of the Hockessin Library pledge to promote public awareness of the Hockessin Library and its educational and recreational services and to assist the library in determining and responding to the needs of the greater Hockessin community.
For more information or to join the Friends of the Hockessin Library, click here!
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Read a Good Book Lately?
Join one of Hockessin Library's book groups for lively conversation and (what else?) good reads!
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Noon Book Group
September 8, 12noon
This month's book is
"In Five Years"
by Rebecca Serle.
Register by emailing
Shelley Stein at shelley.stein
@newcastlede.gov
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Evening Book Group
September 21, 7pm
We will discuss
"The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek"
by Kim Michele Richardson.
Register by emailing Shelley Stein at
shelley.stein
@newcastlede.gov
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Chick Lit Book Group
September 22, 7pm
We will be meeting via Zoom to discuss "The Last Romantics"
by Tara Conklin. Required registration here!
The book can be borrowed as an eBook from our online catalog here.
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We have Book Groups for EVERYONE!!
Click on the button to register; then, click on the book to borrow!
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Younger Chapter Book Readers Book Group
September 28,
4:45pm
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Family Book Group
September 29,
7:00pm
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Older Chapter Book Readers
September 7
4:15pm
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Younger Teen Readers Book Group
September 21
4:15pm
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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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Blue Hen Book Award Winners 2021
The Blue Hen Book Award is a children’s choice award sponsored by the Youth Services Division of the Delaware Library Association.
The award encourages literacy and library use by children and teens.
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In need of employment? Work with the county!
New jobs are posted continuously.
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Access the Library Even When You're Away!
Delaware Libraries offers many ways you can access information, education and recreation from home!
Click on a picture to get started!!
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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.
(302) 239-5160.
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