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Hockessin Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE 19707, (302) 239-5160
December 6, 2022
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“It is December, and nobody asked if I was ready.” – Sarah Kay | |
In addition, Hockessin Library will be open Friday, 12/23, from 10am-12noon and Saturday, 12/31, from 10am-5pm. | |
Thank you for helping!
Collection barrels are located in the lobby.
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Calling all young artists and writers!!
It's time for artists and authors, ages 4-11, to get their work published!
Submit your work October 1 - December 31!
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IMAZINE 2022 is coming!
Click the graphic for more information and get published!
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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 home! | |
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Real 2 Reel
Original Cast Album: Company
Friday, December 9, 7:00pm
Join us this month as we watch the light-hearted 2020 documentary The Truffle Hunters, which follows a handful of men from Piedmont, Italy as they hunt for the rare and expensive white Alba truffle.
If you do not wish to participate in the discussion, just drop in and enjoy the screening!
Registration required for Zoom link.
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Come Back to Hockessin Library for these Entertaining & Informative Programs!! | |
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Community Conversations: Stories and Histories
Tuesday, December 13, 6:00pm
Join Nanci Hersh, local artist and facilitator, in a conversation on Stories & Histories in Delaware.
To register online, click here!
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Hour of Code
Mario's Secret Adventure
Sunday, December 11, 1:30pm
Using HatchKids we will code our own Mario Secret Adventure Game.
Ages 8 and up.
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Hour of Code
Codesters: Turtle Traffic
Sunday, December 11, 3:00pm
Using Codesters we will code our own Turtle Traffic Game.
Ages 12 and up.
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First State Bell Ringers
Holiday Concert
Saturday, December 17, 1:00pm
Bring the family and listen to the famous local handbell choir ringing!
No registration necessary!
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Medicare and Identity Fraud
Monday, December 19, 10:00am
Senior Medicare Patrol will discuss Medicare and identity fraud questions in the lobby.
No registration necessary!
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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Play Your Way to the New Year!!
No holiday doldrums here and no registration necessary!
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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 from 12/19 - 28.
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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!
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Evening Book Group
Tuesday, December 20, 7:00 pm
Join our friendly, informal, monthly book group. This month, we are reading and discussing The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.
New participants are always welcome.
Book selections available at Information Desk.
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Noon Book Group
Wednesday, December 14, 12:00 noon
Join us for a lively book discussion. In December, we'll discuss The Maid by Nita Prose.
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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See you at the Book Tasting today!! 4:30 - 5:30pm!!
No registration necessary!
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Teen Book Group
Tuesday, January 3, 4:15pm
This month, we discuss Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston.
Ages 12 - 14.
No book group meeting in December.
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15-17 Year Old Teen Book Group
Monday, January 9, 4:15pm
This group meets every other month!
In January, we will discuss Otherworld by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller. 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
There is no meeting in December.
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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!
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9-11 Year Olds Book Group
Tuesday, January 10, 4:45pm
This month we discuss Sweep by Jonathan Auxier.
Sign up at the Children's desk and pick up your copy!
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Friends of the Hockessin Library News | | |
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Friends of the Hockessin Library Used Book Drop Off scheduled for December 10, 9:00am-12:00pm
on the corner of Old Lancaster Pike and Millcreek Road.
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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 2021
National Public Radio's choices for Best Books of 2021! Click their logo to see what's on their 2021 list.
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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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 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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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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