Hockessin Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE 19707, (302) 239-5160
October 5, 2021
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“I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”
-L. M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
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New Castle County Reads presents |
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Friday, October 22, 7:00pm
An Evening with Min Jin Lee
at The Chase Center at the Riverfront
815 Justison St., Wilmington, DE 19801
Author of Pachinko, the New Castle County Reads selection for 2020-21
Book signing to follow - meet the author!
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We hope that you will join us for the 2020-21 NCC Reads Author Event featuring
Min Jin Lee, author of Pachinko. An Evening with Min Jin Lee will take place Friday, October 22, 7:00 pm, at the Chase Center on the Riverfront located at 815 Justison Street, Wilmington DE 19801.
Please be advised that the Chase Center requires all guests to wear masks while inside the building.
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Did You Know?
This summer, Summer with the Library recorded over 2 million minutes!?!
Were you a part of it? What was your favorite book this summer?
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Fine Free Checkouts Ending Soon!
After October 31, you will be charged for items returned late.
Be sure to renew or return them!
Call the library at (302) 239-5160 if you have any questions.
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Click below for the latest updates for all New Castle County Libraries! |
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Online Programs from Around the County to Your Home |
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*Hispanic Heritage Month*
New Generation Power
Tuesday, October 5, 6:00pm
Learn more about Peruvian Culture through traditional dance with New Generation Power!
Three major regions divide Peru: the Coast, the highlands or Andes mountains, and the Amazon rainforest. New Generation Power will be performing dances from these three regions, so the audience can get a feel of Peruvian culture, past and present.
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*Hispanic Heritage Month*
Mariachi Mexico
Thursday, October 14, 6:00pm
Join us for a night of music from Mexico. Mariachi Mexico is a band from Albuquerque, New Mexico that brings an engaging and multicultural vibe. to the performance. Funding for this program is provided by the Arsht Cannon Fund and the Delaware Hispanic Commission.
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*Hispanic Heritage Month*
Mexican Dance Company
Friday, October 15, 6:00pm
Calpulli Mexican Dance Company shares their voyage as immigrants and Mexican-Americans with a contemporary voice, telling their stories through folkloric dance and musical traditions that seek to highlight and celebrate the shared humanity of our experiences.
This program is made possible with a grant from the Arsht-Cannon Fund and in partnership with the Delaware Hispanic Commission, Dover Public Library, Milton Public Library, and the Route 9 Library and Innovation Center.
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Real 2 Reel: Documentary and Discussion
"Horror Noire"
Friday, October 15 @ 7:00pm
The best documentaries engage your mind and your heart. Join us this month as we watch the 2019 documentary Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror, which looks at the history of Black horror films and the role African-Americans have played within the film genre from the very beginning. Attendees will receive the Zoom link for this online screening on the afternoon of the program.
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Heroes of the Underground Railroad
presented by Syl Woolford
Saturday, October 16, 11:00am
The Underground Railroad is one of the most mystical stories in American history. It tells the story of an enslaved people who took their destiny into their own hands and sought their freedom.
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Harvest
Wednesdays
October 6, 13, 20, & 27
5:00pm
In this four-week poetry class October 6-27, we’ll read and write poems to ask ourselves, What is a successful harvest?
In a world disrupted by human existence, how do we give back more than we take? Class taught by JoAnn Balingit.
All levels welcome.
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Dungeon & Dragons Gaming Group
Tuesdays at 7:00pm
The Route 9 Library Dungeons & Dragons Gaming Group brings the fun online utilizing Roll20.net.
Teens & Adults are invited to join in for beginner level adventures on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
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LGBTQ+ Teen Group
Wednesday, October 13, 6:30pm
LGBTQ+ teens and allies are invited for discussions, games, and activities in an affirming and welcoming environment. The monthly program will be held on Zoom, so registration is required.
The chat in the Zoom room will be open in case you'd like to participate from a place where you don't want to be overheard.
Ages 13-19
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COVID-19 & Vaccine Information |
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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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Hockessin Book Shelf Closing Its Doors
The Hockessin Book Shelf will be closing its doors December 15 at 6:00pm. The owners will be moving to California to begin another adventure.
Please see their Facebook page or their website for more information, including store hours for the fall. |
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The Hockessin Business Association has elected to cancel Halloween In Hockessin event again this year as well as the Jack O'Lantern Jamboree, due to COVID.
Here's hoping it resumes next year better than ever!
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Friends of the Hockessin Library News |
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The Friends of the Hockessin Library pledge to promote public awareness of the Hockessin Library and its educational and recreational services and to assist the library in determining and responding to the needs of the greater Hockessin community.
For more information or to join the Friends of the Hockessin Library, click here!
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Hockessin Library Book Groups for Adults |
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Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
This month all of our adult book groups will be discussing Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, the New Castle County Reads selection for 2020-21 in preparation for our keynote program, "An Evening with Min Jin Lee" at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, Friday, October 22 at 7:00pm.
Noon Book Group
Wednesday, October 13, 12noon
Evening Book Group
Tuesday, October 19, 7:00pm
Chick Lit Book Group
Wednesday, October 20, 7:00pm
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Hockessin Library Book Groups for Kids
Click on the button to register; then, click on the book to borrow!
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October 12, 4:45pm
Copies available in Children's Room
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October 27
7:00pm
Copies available in Children's Room
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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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Suggested Reading Lists for Children and Teens
Find titles specifically geared towards kids.
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2021 ALSC Graphic Novels Reading Lists
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Blue Hen Book Award Winners 2021
The Blue Hen Book Award is a children’s choice award sponsored by the Youth Services Division of the Delaware Library Association.
The award encourages literacy and library use by children and teens.
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In need of employment? Work with the county!
New jobs are posted continuously.
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Library Services from your home! |
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Delaware Libraries offer many ways you can access information, education and recreation from home.
Click on a picture to get started!
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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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Northstar Digital Literacy
Delaware Libraries are pleased to announce the launch of Northstar Digital Literacy, an online training tool for basic computer skills.
Northstar Digital Literacy provides digital literacy assessments and tutorials in basic computer skills and tips for how to use technology in daily life.
Click the logo to the left to assess your digital literacy and begin building your skills!
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Are you a fan of Libby?
Click on the picture to the left to find out what changes are coming for Libby.
And if you don't have the Libby app on your tablet or phone - what are you waiting for? Head over to your app store and download it today!
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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.
(302) 239-5160.
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