Hockessin Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE 19707, (302) 239-5160
March 2, 2021
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Starting Tuesday, March 23rd, we will no longer be taking advanced appointments for curbside service at Hockessin. Starting that day, instead of scheduling in advance, you can just drop by the library during our curbside hours:
Tuesday & Wednesday: 10am-1pm, 2pm-6:30pm
Friday & Saturday: 10am-1pm, 2pm-4:30pm
To help us better serve you, please bring your library card number with you to the library and provide it with your name and spot number to the staff person on the phone when you arrive to pick up your holds.
If you have issues with cell service, please give us a call as you’re leaving to visit us. We’ll CKO your items a little in advance and have them ready for you.
Call us at (303) 239-5160 if you have any questions!
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Nehemiah Gateway is offering income tax preparation help for certain households. Click the button below to find out if you qualify! |
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We have received 1040, 1040SR and DE Resident and Nonresident tax forms and instructions. They are located outside our front entrance during our phone service hours. They can also be included in curbside pickups at your request.
Please speak with a staff member if you have questions or need alternate forms.
You can call us at (302) 239-5160 or email us at hockessinlibraryinde@gmail.com
PA forms will continue to be available only online.
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You're NEW around here, aren't you? |
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Longwood Gardens'
2021 Community Read
Longwood Gardens and community partners—gardens, museums, and conservation organizations, as well as many public libraries—are proud to offer the eighth year of our Community Read, "The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man’s Love Affair with Nature" by J. Drew Lanham.
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Online Programs from Around the County to Your Home |
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Real 2 Reel: Documentary and Dialogue
"Honeyland"
Friday, March 19, 7:00pm
The best documentaries engage your mind and your heart. Join us this month as we watch "Honeyland" (2019), a tough and tender portrait of the delicate balance between humankind and nature, a glimpse at a fastly disappearing way of life, and an unforgettable testament to one extraordinary woman's resilience.
A brief and optional discussion will immediately follow the film.
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BOOMTOWN
The Destruction of Black Wall Street
Saturday, March 20, 11:00am
Learn the facts of what happened in the Greenwood district of Tulsa Oklahoma in June,1921.
On the hundredth anniversary of Greenwood Massacre, join us for a live online lecture by Syl Woolford, looking back at the causes of the massacre and the destruction of “Black Wall Street”.
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Longwood Community Read Related Program
Origami Birds
Thursday, March 18, 4:00pm
Traditional origami is the ancient craft of folding paper and creating paper structures without glue, tape or anything else to hold them together. Join us and learn how to fold a crane, crow, and other birds.
Supplies: Make sure you have at least five 6”x6”paper squares and a popsicle stick ready. This program is presented in collaboration with the Longwood Community Read.
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The Lady Was a Spy:
Female Operatives in World War II
Saturday, March 20, 2:00pm
Celebrate Women’s History month with us and hear the stories of female operatives in WWII.
Program is sponsored by Delaware Humanities. Presenter Dr. Linda De Roche.
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Princess Diana:
A Royal Legacy
Tuesday, March 23, 4:30pm
Celebrate Women's History Month by learning a little more about one of recent history's misunderstood figures- Diana, Princess of Wales. From kindergarten teacher to Princess, this program takes a look at her life, her scandals and the legacy she left behind.
Presented by Victorian Vanities.
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What letter will it be today??
Check in with Miss Terri to find out!
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What's It Worth:
Antiques Road Show
Wednesday, March 24, 6:30pm
Mike Ivankovich, host of WBCB 1490's "What's It Worth" Ask Mike the Appraiser" radio show in Philadelphia, is also an author, appraiser, and auctioneer. Each attendee is invited to bring 1-2 items for appraisal. Michael will explain how value is determined, and then reveal what the treasures are really worth.
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OPEN MIC is Back!
(adults and teens 16+)
Wednesday, March 17, 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 geared towards adults and teens 16+.
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Virtual Trivia Night
Thursday, March 25, 8:00pm
Join us on Kahoot! and Zoom for virtual trivia! About half an hour before 8, you will be invited to a Zoom meeting via email so registration is required. At 8, we will give you the code to join the Kahoot! game. Click on the ticketing link to register. You will need two devices to participate. You will need Zoom to view the questions and Kahoot! to answer them. There will be 4 different rounds with 15 questions each.
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Teen Time on Discord
Tuesdays at 4:00pm
Join the librarians of New Castle County Libraries on our teen Discord server to hang out, play games, talk about books, movies, and music, and geek out together!
To request an invitation to join our Discord server, please fill out this form and one of our staff moderators will email you a link:
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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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New Castle County Scholarship Info
New Castle County is committed to supporting students pursuing undergraduate college degrees with scholarships to help defray their educational costs. This program will offer awards in increments of $1,000 to $3,000. To be eligible you must be a New Castle County resident who is currently enrolled or who will attend an accredited College or University in the Fall of 2021.
The deadline to submit an application is March 26, 2021.
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The Friends of the Hockessin Library's next donation collection will be April 10, 2021,
9am-12noon.
Due to the pandemic, the Friends are still not able to field our usual complement of sorters and packers. Therefore, we ask that you closely follow our book donation guidelines in order to reduce our need to handle and dispose of unsalable material.
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For more information or to join the Friends of the Hockessin Library, click here!
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Read a Good Book Lately?
Join one of Hockessin Library's book groups for lively conversation and (what else?) good reads!
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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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Evening Book Group
March 16, 7pm
We will discuss
"Mrs. Everything"
by Jennifer Weiner.
Register by emailing Shelley Stein at
shelley.stein
@newcastlede.gov
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Chick Lit Book Group
March 17, 7pm
We will be meeting via Zoom to discuss
"The Library at the Edge of the World"
by Felicity Hayes-McCoy.
Required registration here!
The book can be borrowed as an eBook from our online catalog here.
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Noon Book Group
April 14, 12noon
This month's book is
"The Home Place," by
J. Drew Lanham.
Register by emailing Shelley Stein at shelley.stein
@newcastlede.gov
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Book Groups for EVERYONE!!
Click on the button to register; click on the book to borrow!
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Older Chapter Book Readers
April 13
4:45pm
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Younger Teen Readers Book Group
April 20
4:15pm
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Younger Chapter Book Readers Book Group
March 23
4:45pm
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Mother/Daughter Book Group
March 24
7:00pm
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New Library Services just for YOU! |
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Value Line
Are you missing access to Value Line? Call Hockessin Library at (302) 239-5160 to find out how you can connect to Value Line from home, on your computer or tablet.
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3D PRINTING ON DEMAND
Now available at Appoquinimink, Brandywine, Hockessin, Kirkwood, Newark, and Route 9 Libraries.
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CURBSIDE PRINTING
Busted printer? We can print for you and schedule a curbside pick up!
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BOOK BUNDLE SERVICE
We are professional browsers at your service. Click a button below and we will call you to schedule a pick up time.
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In need of employment? Work with the county!
New jobs are posted continuously.
New positions include: Cafe Worker and Community Services Worker 5
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Access the Library Even When You're Away!
Delaware Libraries offers many ways you can access information, education and recreation from home!
Click on a picture to get started!!
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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, M-W: 10-7, F & Sa: 10-5
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