Hockessin Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE 19707, (302) 239-5160
January 18, 2022
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The link for the program, The Many Lives of Frederick Douglass, has been corrected.
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Like with any good art form, if you can entertain people and make them think, it's an honor. It's just an honor to be a comedian.
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Tax Help at the Library
Sign up for an appointment beginning Monday, January 24!
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New Castle County libraries (Hockessin included) are currently hiring for P/T positions! Click below to find out more about each job and to apply! | |
Something new at the library!
Ask at the Information Desk to check out.
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Friends of the Hockessin Library News | |
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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ONLINE Programs to Enjoy from Your Home | | |
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The Many Lives of Frederick Douglass
Saturday, February 5, 11:00am
Frederick Douglass was born a slave in 1817 in Cordova, Maryland. He escaped from slavery and became a leader of the abolitionist movement. He became a journalist, an advocated for woman’s rights, champion to freed slaves to remain in the United States and a statesman.
Presented by Syl Woolford.
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Trivia - Zoom & Kahoot!
Thursday, January 20, 8:00pm
Join us on Kahoot! and Zoom for a virtual trivia night! At 8, we will give you the code to join the Kahoot! game. You will need two devices to participate - one to access Zoom (to view the questions) and one to access Kahoot! (to answer).
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Real 2 Reel: Documentary and Discussion
The Last Blockbuster (2020)
Friday, January 21, 7:00pm
The best documentaries engage your mind and your heart. Join us this month as we watch the 2020 documentary The Last Blockbuster, about the last remaining Blockbuster Video, located in Bend, Oregon.
Attendees will receive the Zoom link for this online screening on the afternoon of the program. Those who do not want to participate in the discussion are invited to just drop by and enjoy the screening. Registration is required.
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Writing Workshop Series
Stop Crying - the Need for Comic Relief in Tragedy
Saturday, January 22, 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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eBay Intro
Part 1: Tuesday, January 25, 6:00pm
Part 2: Tuesday, February 1, 6:00pm
Part 1 is an introduction to eBay for beginners and includes the basics of the website and some of its policies as well as signing up for eBay, searching on eBay, and getting ready to sell an item.
Part 2 builds on the introductory class and provides accessible information on eBay auctions, techniques for shipping and handling, and understanding some helpful eBay tools and techniques.
For adults and teens 16+.
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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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OPEN MIC
Wednesday,
February 16, 6:00pm
Join us for a Virtual Open Mic Night, hosted by staff from Newark and Claymont libraries! Share your talent: SING, play an instrument, read a poem, or just listen in. Program is for adults and teens 16+.
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LGBTQ+ Teen Group
Wednesday,
February 9, 6:30pm
LGBTQ+ teens and allies are invited for discussions, games, and activities in an affirming and welcoming environment. The program will be held on Zoom, so registration is required. Login information will be sent to your email about one hour before the program start time. 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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Come Back to the Library for these Fun Programs!! | | |
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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.
Masks required - no registration necessary.
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Rhythm, Rhyme and Story Time
Tuesdays at 10:15am
No registration required.
Stories and an activity for ages 3 and up. Get ready for some serious fun!!
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Must Love Yarn
Wednesdays at 1:00pm
Connect with other yarn 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.
Questions? Click below!
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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 | |
Evening Book Group
Tuesday, January 18,
7:00pm
Join our friendly, informal, monthly book group. New participants are always welcome. This month we are discussing The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles.
Register by emailing Shelley Stein.
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Chick Lit Book Group
Wednesday, January 19,
7:00pm
Read and discuss entertaining, light reads by joining our fun book group!
This month we will be discussing The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna by Juliet Grames.
Get your copy at the Information Desk today!
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Noon Book Group
Wednesday, February 9 12:00pm
Join us for a virtual meeting. This month we are discussing Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid.
Register by emailing Shelley Stein.
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Hockessin Library Book Groups for Kids
Register by picking up your copy at the Children's Reference Desk.
Bring bottled water. Snacks will be provided.
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5 & 6 Year Olds Book Group
Tuesday, January 25, 4:45pm
Read and discuss books with your friends.
This month we will be discussing Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business by Lyla Lee.
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7 & 8 Year Olds Book Group
Tuesday, January 18,
4:45pm
Read and discuss books with your friends.
This month we will be discussing The Trouble with Chickens by Doreen Cronin.
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9 - 11 Year Olds Book Group
Tuesday, February 8,
4:45pm
Read and discuss books with your friends.
This month we are discussing Belly Up by Stuart Gibbs.
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Teen Book Group
Tuesday, February 1, 4:15pm
This month we will be discussing The Skin I'm In by Sharon G. Flake.
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Family Book Group
Wednesday, January 26, 7:00pm
Adults and children ages 8 and older and invited to participate in this book group that is great for all families.
We will be meeting to discuss The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart.
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Have you tried
'Dial-A-Story'?
New Castle County Libraries has launched Dial-a-Story, a new service that provides our youngest community members access to free recorded stories. Patrons can reach Dial-A-Story by using a phone to call 302-991-0199. From there, patrons can follow the prompts to choose which children’s story they would like to hear. New recordings are released every month; each story is between 5-15 minutes long. Internet access is not required.
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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 2021!
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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School Library Journal has released their best books of 2021! | |
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! | |
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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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!
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Northstar Digital Literacy
How's your digital literacy?? There's always something to discover when it comes to computer skills.
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What IS hoopla?
E-Books, e-audiobooks, movies and music with no wait time!! Sign me UP!
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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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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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Have a day as awesome as you are!! | |
Click here to visit the library anytime, day or night.
(302) 239-5160.
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