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Hockessin Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE 19707, (302) 239-5160
January 17, 2023
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People don't notice whether it's winter or summer when they're happy.
-Anton Chekhov
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Tax Assistance from AARP
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Come in and make an appointment for an AARP Tax Volunteer to help you with your 2022 tax return or call us at (302) 239-5160 and we'll pencil you in.
AARP Tax Volunteers will be here Monday mornings beginning February 2023.
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The next used book drop off will be at the shed on Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 9am-12pm.
The shed is located on the corner of Old Lancaster Pike and Millcreek Road.
Guidelines for donations can be found here.
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Register your book group and get copies of the New Castle County Reads selection for 2023!
Registration has begun! Click the graphic to register!
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There's something NEW in the library!
Try out our new Self Check Out machine.
It's quick, different and fun!
Instructions for use are available or ask a staff member if you need help!
It's the speedy and easy way to check out your own books!
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Sign up for a Museum Pass!
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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Meeting Rooms are Back!
New Castle County Libraries welcome the use of their meeting rooms for public activities of a civic nature. Library meeting rooms are open to the public and available for public programs sponsored by non-profit civic, educational, and cultural entities.
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Read a book while you walk?
It can be done at these New Castle County Parks. Click the photo above to find out more!!
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Online Programs to Enjoy from Your Home! | |
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Preparing Your Garden for Spring
Thursday, January 19, 6:30pm
Our gardens may be asleep for the winter, but the gardener never really sleeps. Join Master Gardener Rebecca Rendeiro as she guides attendees through the months of January to April, reviewing the important tasks each month requires to ensure a healthy, green garden once Spring arrives.
This program will be held virtually, which means registration is required. Attendees will receive the Zoom link on the afternoon of the event. This program will also be broadcast simultaneously in the Community Room at the New Castle Public Library (424 Delaware St. in Historic New Castle) for those who are unable to watch from home.
For more information, please reach out to Adult Services Librarian Tyler Antoine at 302-328-1995.
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Real 2 Reel:
Moonage Daydream (2022)
Friday, January 20, 7:00pm
Join us for a virtual screening of the 2022 documentary "Moonage Daydream," a cinematic odyssey exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey.
Registration is required.
Attendees will receive the Zoom link for this online screening on the afternoon of the program. Those who do not wish to participate in the discussion after the film are still invited to just drop in and enjoy the screening!
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Come Back to Hockessin Library for these Entertaining & Informative Programs!! | |
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Sahara: Caravans of Gold and African Empires
Friday, January 20, 1:00pm
Trans-Sahara trade supported three successive empires to the south: Ghana, Mali and Songhai. Travel with us to a time when gold was the most glamorous trade item but the commerce included slaves, ivory, salt and exotic food items. Let's celebrate the history of these empires in conjunction with University of Delaware's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) program.
Presented by Robert Ehrlich, B.S. Environmental Engineering, Ph.D. Physics.
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Black History Through The Eyes of the Black Press
Presented by Syl Woolford
Saturday, January 21, 11:00am
From the first Black newspaper in 1827 to the mid-twenty century, the Black press was very strong and uninhibited in telling the truth from the Black perspective. This lecture takes us back to those days and views history from the Black perspective.
This is a hybrid event. Event URL will be sent via registration email for remote participants. Registration is required.
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Teen Scholarship Workshop
Monday, January 23, 7:00pm
Participants will learn the basics about how to find a scholarship, the etiquette in filling out an application and going for an interview, and tips on writing the all-important scholarship essay.
For ages 15 and up.
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Cookbook Club
Saturday, January 28, 12:00pm
This month, in honor of our dear member Pauline, we will set a dual theme highlighting Super Bowl munchies and the great Ina Garten, one of Pauline's favorite chefs.
I will have some of Ina's books at the Information Desk for checkout, but, as always, you are free to use a recipe you already know of or have.
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Medicare and Identity Fraud
Monday, January 30, 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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Valentine’s Day Faux Stained Glass with Sharpies
Monday, January 30, 6:30pm
Using simple materials, make a beautiful Valentine’s Day inspired faux stained glass. Plan to hang it in a window, on a wall or choose to turn it into a Valentine’s Day card.
Presented by The Art Studio’s teaching artist Sarah Dressler. Materials provided. Adults.
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Upcycled Book Craft
Wednesday, February 1, 6:00pm
Come join us in recycling old books into new crafts!
Adults.
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Ending Erasure
Recognizing African Americans in the Cultural Landscape
Saturday, February 4, 12:00pm
Two years of archaeological research at the John Dickinson Plantation in Dover, Delaware has led to the identification of a burial ground which likely holds the enslaved individuals and other African Americans who lived, worked, and died on land owned by the Dickinson family. This important discovery presents a powerful moment for every Delawarean as we come together to think about the stories that have been forgotten. Presented by the Hockessin Historical Society.
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Hockessin Dungeons and Dragons at the Library
Saturdays at 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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Must Love Yarn
Most 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. No registration needed!
Questions? Click below!
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Weekly Story Times for All Ages!! | |
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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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Hockessin Library Book Groups for Adults
Register by picking up your copy at the Information Desk.
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Chick Lit Book Group
Wednesday, January 18, 7:00pm
Read and discuss entertaining, light reads by joining our fun book group! This month we will discuss Seven Days in June by Tia Williams.
Pick up your copy at the Information Desk!
Next Month-
2/15, 7pm: Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
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Evening Book Group
Tuesday, January 17, 7:00 pm
Join our friendly, informal, monthly book group. This month, we are reading and discussing The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles.
New participants are always welcome.
Book selections available at Information Desk.
Next Month:
February 21, 7:00pm
Caste by Isabel Wilkerson
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Noon Book Group
Wednesday, February 8, 12:00 noon
Join us for a lively book discussion. In December, we'll discuss Becoming by Michelle Obama.
Book selections available at the Information Desk.
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Hockessin Library Book Groups for Kids
Register by picking up your copy at the Children's Information Desk or call (302) 239-5160.
Masks encouraged. Bring bottled water. Snacks will be provided.
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Teen Book Group
Tuesday, February 7, 4:15pm
This month, we discuss Everything Sad is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri.
Ages 12 - 14.
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15-17 Year Old Teen Book Group
Monday, March 13, 4:15pm
This group meets every other month!
In January, we will discuss Sabriel by Garth Nix.
Copies are available for check out in the Teen Section.
Ages 15 - 17.
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Family Book Group
Wednesday, January 25, 7:00pm
In January, we will discuss The Mysterious Howling by Maryrose Wood.
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5 & 6 Year Olds Book Group
Tuesday, January 24, 4:45pm
This month we will be discuss Dragons and Marshmallows by Asia Castro.
Sign up at the Children's desk and pick up your copy!
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7 & 8 Year Olds Book Group
Tuesday, January 17,
4:45pm
This month we discuss Dragons in a Bag by Zetta Elliott.
Sign up at the Children's desk and pick up your copy!
Next month-
2/21, 4:45pm:
Cardboard Kingdom by Chad Sell (Book Group Set)
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9-11 Year Olds Book Group
Tuesday, February 14, 4:45pm
This month we discuss Holes by Lois Lowry.
Sign up at the Children's desk and pick up your copy!
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Friends of the Hockessin Library News | |
The Friends of the Hockessin Library aspire to promote public awareness of the Hockessin Library and its educational and recreational services; to assist the library in determining and responding to the needs of the greater Hockessin community. | |
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A reminder that there will be no large annual FOHL book sale in January.
There will also be no book drop off in January.
The next quarterly sale will be at the Hockessin Library on Friday and Saturday, March 10-11, 2023, 10am-4pm each day.
The next book drop off will be at the shed on Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 9am-12pm. Guidelines for donations can be found here.
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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. | | | | |
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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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Especially for Adults:
Click on the graphics to go to a magical place where you can see your titles and place holds on them!
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NPR's Books We Love 2022
National Public Radio's choices for Best Books of 2021!
Click their logo (to the left) to see what's on their 2022 list.
See if you can find one YOU love!
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The New York Public Library:
Best Books of 2022
Our friends to the north, the New York Public Library is proud to present our Best Books of 2022. 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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Especially for Teens and Kids | | |
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Need a Reason to Read this January?
Log into your Beanstack account for a January challenge!
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Teens' Top Ten
The Teens' Top Ten is a "teen choice" list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the previous year! Nominators are members of teen book groups in fifteen school and public libraries around the country. Nominations are posted on the Thursday of National Library Week, and teens across the country vote on their favorite titles each year.
Click the graphic to see this year's winners!
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School Library Journal has released their best books of 2022! | |
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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. With links to reserve books!
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2022 Great Graphic Novels for Teens
Click below to find out what graphic novels the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) recommend!
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New Castle County wants YOU!
Your dream job could be a click away!!
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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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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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Click on the graphic to find out more about kanopy! | |
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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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Northstar Digital Literacy
How's your digital literacy??
There's always something to discover when it comes to computer skills.
Click here to find out more!
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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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