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Hockessin Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE 19707, (302) 239-5160
January 3, 2023
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“To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake, it is necessary to stand out in the cold.”
– Aristotle
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Register your book group and get copies of the New Castle County Reads selection for 2023!
Registration begins today at 10am. Click the graphic to register!
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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 only.
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Thank you for helping!
Collection barrels are located in the lobby.
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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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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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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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Come Back to Hockessin Library for these Entertaining & Informative Programs!! | |
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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!
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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.
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Noon Book Group
Wednesday, January 11, 12:00 noon
Join us for a lively book discussion. In December, we'll discuss The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict.
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, January 3, 4:15pm
This month, we discuss Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston.
Ages 12 - 14.
Next meeting:
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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 | |
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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