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Hockessin Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE 19707, (302) 239-5160
November 15, 2022
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Book Sale this Friday (10am-5pm) and Saturday (10am-4pm)!
See you there!
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Thank you for helping!
Collection barrels are located in the lobby.
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Calling all young artists and writers!!
It's time for artists and authors, ages 4-11, to get their work published!
Submit your work October 1 - December 31!
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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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Sign up for a Museum Pass!
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.
If you do not wish to participate in the discussion, just drop in and enjoy the screening!
Registration required for Zoom link.
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Come Back to Hockessin Library for these Entertaining & Informative Programs!! | |
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Medicare and Identity Fraud
Monday, November 28, 10:00am
Senior Medicare Patrol will discuss Medicare and identity fraud questions in the lobby.
No registration necessary!
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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The National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs
presented by Syl Woolford
Saturday, December 3, 11:00am
During the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, women began to form clubs to assist with cooking, literacy, voting rights and medical care. This period of time also covers the Jim Crow period of history, when races were segregated.
This presentation brings to light many successful and prominent colored women who worked and to get life, liberty and happiness for women.
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Cookbook Club
Saturday, December 3, 2:00pm
This month we will be making our favorite appetizers, hors d'oeuvres (if you're fancy) or starters (if you're British). You are also invited to bring your favorite cookies if you can't settle on an appy. Email me at cheryl.clem@newcastlede.gov if you are interested in joining and I will add you to our email list and answer all your questions!
We usually meet at 12 noon, but this month we meet at 2:00pm!!
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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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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!
Next Meeting:
Wednesday, January 18, 7:00pm
No meeting in December. See you next year!!
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Evening Book Group
Tuesday, November 15, 7:00 pm
Choose your own adventure and your own book in November for the Evening Book Group!
Next Month:
12/20 - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
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Noon Book Group
Wednesday, December 14, 12:00 noon
Join us for a lively book discussion. In December, we'll discuss The Maid by Nita Prose.
Book selections available 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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See you at the Book Tasting!
No registration necessary!
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Teen Book Group
Tuesday, January 3, 4:15pm
No book group meeting in December.
Ages 12 - 14.
See you next year!
1/3/23: Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston
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15-17 Year Old Teen Book Group
Monday, January 9, 4:15pm
This group meets every other month!
In January, we will discuss Otherworld by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller. 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 +.
No meeting in December.
Next Meeting:
1/25/23
The Mysterious Howling by Maryrose Wood
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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
Next Month:
12/6 @ 4:30pm
Book Tasting!
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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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Friends of the Hockessin Library News | | |
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Friends of the Hockessin Library Used Book Drop Off scheduled for December 10, 9:00am-12:00pm
on the corner of Old Lancaster Pike and Millcreek Road.
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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 2021
National Public Radio's choices for Best Books of 2021! Click their logo to see what's on their 2021 list.
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 to 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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New Castle County wants YOU!
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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