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Hockessin Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE 19707, (302) 239-5160
August 16, 2022
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"We might think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it’s our garden that is really nurturing us."
-Jenny Uglow
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YES! It's another Friends of the Hockessin Library Pop-Up Used Book Sale!!
Friday & Saturday, September 9 & 10, 10:00am-4:00pm
Bring your book moneys! $$$
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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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Extended Hours and Meeting Rooms are Back!
The Hockessin Library has again expanded our hours of operation. We are now open 10:00am-9:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday!
Our hours are listed here!
Our Meeting Room is also now available for use by local non-profit organizations. Click here for more information.
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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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Real 2 Reel:
The World Before Your Feet (2018)
Friday, August 19, 7:00pm
Save the date and join us this month as we watch the 2018 documentary "The World Before Your Feet," which tells the story of Matt Green, 37, who has been walking every block of every street in New York City - a journey of more than 8,000 miles.
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Online Writing Workshop Series
Accidental Heroes and Underdogs
Saturday, August 20, 2:00pm
Learn and practice WRITING with creative writing instructor Lisa Lutwyche. Class will include various topics and tips for aspiring writers. Attend one of the sessions or all of them. Topics will vary month-to-month. Ages 15+. The program meets once a month.
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HS Study Skills Boot Camp
Hack Your Brain to Learn Anything
1:00pm - 2:00pm, Tuesday, August 23
1:00pm - 2:00pm, Wednesday, August 24
1:00pm - 2:00pm, Thursday, August 25
1:00pm - 2:00pm, Friday, August 26
Find out how the brain learns—and fails to learn—in this fascinating week-long course. Harness the power of your own brain to study for any test and learn anything, from high school to college and beyond.
This class is for students in grades 8-10, and parents/guardians are welcome to join as the skills are worth reinforcing after the Bootcamp ends. Students should expect to attend all sessions, which will be held from 1-2pm, Tuesday to Friday, August 23-26.
This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
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Presentations will be at the following locations:
9/7, 5:00pm
Lewes Library, Lewes
(302) 645-2733
Zoom and in person
9/11, 6:00pm
Calvary Methodist Church, Milford
(302) 422-8884
In person ONLY
9/14, 10:00am
Deltech Owens Campus, Georgetown
(302) 259-6000
Zoom and in person
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September 11 Terrorist Attack, Would You Believe?
Wednesday, September 7, 5:00pm; Lewes
Sunday, September 11, 6:00pm; Milford
Wednesday, September 14, 10:00am; Georgetown
This presentation by Nancy Kassner includes the history of the Pentagon by a government civilian, photos and archival information, and colleagues’ testimonies of their experiences at the Pentagon during the terrorist attack.
Nancy is a retired Department of Defense civilian employee with 30 years in the counterintelligence and security arena. Her past adventures include assignments at Ft. Belvoi, The Defense Intelligence Agency, The Pentagon, Ft. Huachuca, Missile Defense Agency, The Department of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, and Capitol Hill.
Call the host location for more information.
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Come Back in to the Library for these Fun & Informative Programs!! | |
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Parkinson's ABC Group Training
Fridays, 11:00am
August 19 & 26
A-Agility; B-Balance;
C-coordination/cognitive.
A Parkinson’s-specific collection of exercises that target common Parkinson’s constraints in agility, balance, coordination and cognition. The class is fun yet challenging. This class is for people with Parkinson's Disease who are ambulatory and do not require assistive devices. Some exercises are seated.
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Senior Medicare Patrol
Monday, August 29, 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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ThinkFirst To Prevent Falls
Friday, August 26,11:00am
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that one in five falls causes a serious injury such as a broken bone or head injury.
ThinkFirst To Prevent Falls will be here to speak about that and related topics such as: Concussions, Significance of Falls, Fear of Falling, Safety Inside the Home Community Safety, Talking With Your Physician, Nutrition Exercise, Vision, Medications, and Community Resources.
No registration necessary.
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Lunch and a Movie
Monday, August 22, 12:30pm
Bring your lunch, we'll supply the popcorn!
No registration necessary!
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Cookbook Club
Saturday, August 27, 1:00pm
Discuss and critique current and established cookbooks and try recipes from those books. Register and Cheryl will contact you, or you can email her directly at cheryl.clem@newcastlede.gov
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Hockessin Dungeons and Dragons at the Library
Saturdays in August, 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
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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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. | | | | |
Hockessin Library Book Groups for Adults | |
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Noon Book Group
Wednesday, September 14,
12:00 pm
Book lovers wanted! Bring a bag lunch and join us for a lively book discussion. Newcomers welcome. This month's book is The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz, available at Reference Desk.
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Evening Book Group
Tuesday, September 20, 7:00 pm
Join our friendly, informal, monthly book group. New participants are always welcome. This month's book is Circe by Madeline Miller. Book selections available at Reference Desk.
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Chick Lit Book Group
Wednesday, August 17, 7:00pm
Read and discuss entertaining, light reads by joining our fun book group! This month we will be discussing The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi
Pick up your copy at the Information Desk!
Next Month:
9/14 - All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin
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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.
Bring bottled water. Snacks will be provided.
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Teen Book Group
Tuesday, September 6, 4:15pm
This month we will be discussing Lost in the Sun by Lisa Graff.
Ages 12 - 17.
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Family Book Group
Wednesday, August 31, 7:00pm
Adults and children ages 8 and older are invited to participate in this book group that is great for all families.
We will discuss The Last Day of Summer by Lamar Giles and illustrated by Dapo Adeola.
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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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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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2022 YALSA Teens’ Top Ten nominees announced!
Click the YALSA logo for more information!
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FREE Audiobooks for Teens
SYNC is back!!
Click for more information and free audiobooks for the ENTIRE summer!
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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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2021 ALSC Graphic Novels Reading Lists
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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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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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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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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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