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Hockessin Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE 19707, (302) 239-5160
September 20, 2022
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"The leaves are all falling, and they're falling like they're falling in love with the ground."
– Andrea Gibson
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Say 'Hello' to Library Card Sign Up Month!
Visit the library this month and enter to win a $25 gift card!!
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New Hours Beginning Sunday, September 11!
Hockessin, Appoquinimink, Bear, Brandywine Hundred, Kirkwood, Newark Free, Route 9, and Woodlawn Libraries will be open from 1:00-5:00pm on Sundays!
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Friends of the Hockessin Library Book Donations at the shed are back!
Saturday, October 8, 9-12noon!
The Friends' bookshed is located at the corner of Old Lancaster Pike and Millcreek Road.
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Click on the graphic to find out more about kanopy!! | |
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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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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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Sign up for these ONLINE Programs to Enjoy from Your Home! | | |
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How to Write Your Common App Essay
Wednesday, September 21, 6:00pm
This 2 hour Brainstorming session will cover essay prompts from the 2022 Common App as well as other admissions specific prompts. Spark your own inspiration and help "tell your story" to the colleges that interest you.
Registration is Required to receive the Zoom link for this ONLINE Event.
Audience: TEENS
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Free People of Color in the Colonial Era
Presented by Syl Woolford
Saturday, September 24, 11:00am
As African-Americans gained their freedom from slavery, they created communities, started churches and started schools. The first significant African American Community was in Philadelphia.
Learn about early African American Communities and how their family histories compare to this early history.
This is a hybrid event. Registration is necessary to receive the zoom link.
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Come Back to Hockessin Library for these Fun & Informative Programs!! | |
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Notes on the Beach presents Broadway: The Golden Age
Friday, September 23, 3:00pm
You won't want to miss Jeff and Glenn’s thoroughly engaging banter as they play some of the most popular Broadway songs from decades of its storied history including Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Hello Dolly, Guys and Dolls and more!
No registration needed.
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Senior Medicare Patrol
Monday, September 26, 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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Top Scams Targeting Delaware Consumers
Friday, September 30, 11:00am
Fraud and Scams cost US consumers billions each year, and everyone is a target. Join BBB as they share local stories about scams targeting consumers in Delaware, and the tricks scammers are using against different demographics to be successful. By learning from Delaware-specific data what is happening locally, you can help protect yourself and your family from losing money.
No registration necessary.
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Peace Week
Concert by Meeta!
Saturday, October 1, 2:30pm
Join us for an engaging concert with local vocalist Meeta Parker!
Registration recommended.
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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!!
Story Time is on vacation and will resume the first week of October.
See you then!
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Book Babies
Wednesdays, 10:50am
Resumes October 5
No registration required.
For ages newborn - 17 months and their caregivers.
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Toddler Tales
Wednesdays, 10:05am
Resumes October 5
No registration required.
For children 18-35 months and their caregivers.
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Rhythm, Rhyme and Story Time
Tuesdays, 10:15am
Resumes October 4
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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The Noon Book Group and Evening Book Group will not meet in the month of October, but will be back in November!
See you then!
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Readers' Choice
Choose your own adventure and your own book in November for both the Noon Book Group and the Evening Book Group!
Noon Book Group
Wednesday, November 9, 12:00 noon
Evening Book Group
Tuesday, November 15, 7:00 pm
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Chick Lit Book Group
Wednesday, October 19, 7:00pm
Read and discuss entertaining, light reads by joining our fun book group! This month we will be discussing The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler.
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.
Masks encouraged. Bring bottled water. Snacks will be provided.
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Teen Book Group
Tuesday, October 4 , 4:15pm
This month we will discuss Hawksmaid by Kathryn Lasky.
Ages 12 - 14.
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15 - 17 Year Old Teen Book Group
Monday, November 14, 4:15pm
This group meets every other month!
This month we will be discussing Dry by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman. Copies are available for check out in the Teen Section.
Ages 15 - 17.
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Family Book Group
Wednesday, October 26, 7:00pm
We will discuss The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin in October!
Ages 8 +.
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5 & 6 Year Olds Book Group
Tuesday, October 25, 4:45pm
This month we will be discussing Hero Dog! by Hilde Lysiak and Matthew Lysiak and illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff.
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7 & 8 Year Olds Book Group
Tuesday, October 18,
4:45pm
This month we will be discussing The Dragon in the Library written by Louie Stowell and illustrated by David Ortu.
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9 - 11 Year Olds Book Group
Tuesday, October 11,
4:45pm
This month we will be discussing Mr. Lemoncello's Very First Game by Chris Grabenstein.
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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
National Public Radio's choices for Best Books of 2022!
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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Especially for Teens and Kids | |
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2022 YALSA Teens’ Top Ten nominees announced!
Click the YALSA logo for more information!
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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. With links to reserve books!
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Work for New Castle County!
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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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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