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Hockessin Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE 19707, (302) 239-5160
November 1, 2022
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“Have you seen my heart, somewhere in your castle of yellow leaves?”
-A Waltz for Zizi
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Thank you for helping! Collection barrel 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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Extra Extra! Friends of the Hockessin Library swapping pocket change for books!
November 18: 10am-5pm
November 19: 10am-4pm
Click on the photo to go to the Friends' website!
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Next Friends of the Hockessin Library Used Book Drop scheduled for December
More details to come!!
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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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Online Programs to enjoy from home! | |
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Real 2 Reel
The Truffle Hunters (2020)
Friday, November 18, 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. 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 are invited to just drop in and enjoy the screening. Registration required.
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Come Back to Hockessin Library for these Entertaining & Informative Programs!! | |
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Editing PDF Documents
Sunday, November 6, 2:00pm
This is a class on how to edit pdf documents in your browser.
Often medical offices, government offices or job applications require that you download a form from them, then print it, fill it out by hand, then scan it and send it.
It is much simpler to just download it, edit it in browser and send it in.
This is a class on how to do that using some .pdf editing websites.
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The Underground Railroad in Delaware
Presented by Syl Woolford
Saturday, November 12, 11:00am
This lecture will talk about the role that Delaware and Delawareans played in helping Freedom Seekers get to the Promised Land.
This is a hybrid program
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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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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, November 16, 7:00pm
Read and discuss entertaining, light reads by joining our fun book group! This month we will be discussing One Day in December by Josie Silver.
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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Children's Book Week is next week, November 7 - 12. | |
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Teen Book Group
Tuesday, November 1 4:15pm
This month we will discuss Everlost by Neal Shusterman
Ages 12 - 14.
Next meeting:
Jan. 3: Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston.
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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, November 30, 7:00pm
We will discuss The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora by Pablo Cartaya
Ages 8 +.
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5 & 6 Year Olds Book Group
Tuesday, November 29, 4:45pm
This month we will be discussing Henry Heckelbeck Gets a Dragon by Wanda Coven.
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7 & 8 Year Olds Book Group
Tuesday, November 15,
4:45pm
This month we will be discussing Sleepover Sleuths by Carolyn Keene OR Trouble at the Arcade by Franklin Dixon
READER'S CHOICE
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9-11 Year Olds Book Group
No meeting in November because of Library closure.
See you in December at the Book Tasting
(12/6 - 4:30pm)!
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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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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 so 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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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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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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