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Hockessin Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE 19707, (302) 239-5160
August 15, 2023
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"Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore."
-Andre Gide
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All New Castle County Libraries will be closed Monday, September 4 for Labor Day. | |
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Starting September 2023, #DelawareLibraries introduces Auto Renewal!
Eligible physical items will automatically renew without you having to do a thing!
Learn more at delawarelibraries.org/autorenewal or click below!
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Last Call for
Summer at the Library!
Log your book reading and library activities before it's over!
Click the graphic above to create or update your Beanstack account.
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Need Something New to Watch?
Click here or on the graphic above and place some holds for new dvds to pick up later!
Want to watch something right NOW?? Try kanopy! Information below!
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Ongoing Youth Employment Opportunities!
You still have time to apply for Youth Workforce Opportunities!
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Did you know you can watch Kanopy on your smart TV?
Click the graphic to find out more about kanopy!
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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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Help keep outdated medicines out of our environment!
Pick up a free disposal pouch at the Information Desk today!
Click here for information about Deterra Drug Deactivation packets.
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Library of Things
Come in and see the many items you can now check out of the library! If you'd like to see a list, click on the graphic below or here!
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Meeting Rooms are Back!
New Castle County Library meeting rooms are once again open to the public and available for public programs sponsored by non-profit civic, educational, and cultural entities.
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Come Back to Hockessin Library for these Entertaining & Informative Programs!! | |
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Cookbook Club
Saturday, August 26, 12:00pm
It's time to raise a cup to making it through another brutal summer.
Bring your lovely treats and your own special cup (if you wish!). We will provide an array of teas and tea accoutrement!
Books with afternoon tea recipes are available at the Information Desk if you would like to borrow one.
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Medicare and Identity Fraud
Monday, August 28, 10:00am
Senior Medicare Patrol will discuss Medicare and identity fraud 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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Evening Drop-Ins
Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evening from 5 – 8:30 pm
Drop in to the Children’s Room for a fun self-directed activity. Ages 3 & up. Registration not necessary.
Click on the date for more information!
8/14, 8/15, 8/16: Book Banners
8/21, 8/22, 8/23: Book Stacking Gaming
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Smash Bros. Ultimate Gaming
Tuesday, 8/15, 2:00pm
Each week we will come together and challenge each other throughout the Smash Bros. Universe. All materials will be supplied. Ages 8-12, no registration required!
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Construction Crew
Wednesdays
6/21 – 8/23, 3:00 - 4:30pm
8/30, 4:30 – 5:30pm
Our traditional Lego® Club has changed a little and now in addition to pulling out the Lego® toys we are also going to pull out other building materials. What can you build?
Recommended for ages 3 and up.
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Friday Fun Days
Fridays, 10:00 – 11:00am
Fun, games, and crafts around a theme each week.
Ages 3 & up. No Registration!
8/18 Bubbles
8/25 Circus
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Lunch and a Movie
Monday, 8/21, 12:30pm
Come watch a family movie on the big screen! Don’t forget to bring your lunch!
All ages welcome.
8/21: The Sandlot
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Dungeons and Dragons at Hockessin 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 fiber 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!!
There will be NO STORY TIMES the first 2 weeks of September. Story Time will be back Tuesday, September 19!
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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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Enjoy online programs from the comfort of your home! | |
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Real 2 Reel
It Ain't Over (2022)
Friday, August 18, 7:00pm
Join us for a virtual screening of the 2022 documentary It Ain't Over, which examines the illustrious life and career of the baseball great, Yogi Berra.
Attendees will receive the Zoom link for this online screening on the afternoon of the program. Those who do not wish to participate in the discussion after the film are invited to just drop in and enjoy the screening.
Registration is required.
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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, August 16, 7:00pm
Read and discuss entertaining, light reads by joining our fun book group!
Copies available at the Information Desk.
Next month-
9/19: Mad Honey by Jody Picoult
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Noon Book Group
Wednesday,
September 13, 12:00 noon
Book lovers wanted! Join us for a lively book discussion. Newcomers welcome.
Book selections available at reference desk.
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Evening Book Group
Tuesday, August 15, 7:00 pm
Join our friendly, informal, monthly book group. New participants are always welcome.
Book selections available at reference desk.
Next Month-
9/20: Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia
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Hockessin Library Book Groups for Kids
Register by picking up your copy at the Children's Information Desk or call (302) 239-5160.
Masks encouraged. Bring bottled water. Snacks will be provided.
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Blue Hen Middle Readers Graphic Novel Book Group
Tuesday, 8/22, 2:00 pm
Read and discus this nominee for the Blue Hen Middle Readers Graphic Novel Award.
Bring bottled water. Snacks provided.
Ages 8+. Limited to 10.
Required registration at Children's Check out desk.
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5 & 6 Year Olds Book Group
Tuesday, August 22, 4:45pm
This month we discuss
Baby Monkey, Private Eye by Brian Selznick and David Serlin.
Sign up at the Children's desk and pick up your copy!
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7 & 8 Year Olds Book Group
Tuesday, August 15, 4:45pm
This month we read Zara's Rules for Record-Breaking Fun by Hena Kahn.
Sign up at the Children's desk and pick up your copy!
Next Month-
9/19: Word Travelers and the Taj Mahal Mystery by Raj Haldar
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9-11 Year Olds Book Group
Tuesday, September 5, 4:45pm
This month we will be discussing Ghost by Jason Reynolds.
Sign up at the Children's desk and pick up your copy!
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Teen Book Group
Tuesday, September 5, 4:15pm
This month, we discuss
As Brave As You by Jason Reynolds.
Copies are available the Teen Section and the Children's Room.
Ages 12 - 14.
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15-17 Year Old Teen Book Group
Monday, September 18, 4:15pm
This group meets every other month!
This month, we discuss Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds.
Copies are available for check out in the Teen Section. Ages 15 - 17.
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Family Book Group
Wednesday, August 30
7:00pm
Adults and children ages 8 and older and invited to participate in this book group that is great for families in any kind of makeup.
Copies available in the Children's Room.
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Friends of the Hockessin Library News | |
Friday (9/9), 10am - 5pm;
and Saturday (9/10), 10am - 4pm
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The Friends of the Hockessin Library aspire to promote public awareness of the Hockessin Library and its educational and recreational services; to assist the library in determining and responding to the needs of the greater Hockessin community. | |
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 2022
Click their logo (to the left) to see what's on their Best Books of 2022 list.
See if you can find one YOU love!
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The New York Public Library:
Best Books of 2022
Our friends to the north, the New York Public Library is proud to present our Best Books of 2022. 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 2022! | |
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2023 Día Reading Lists
The 2023 Día booklists provide engaging stories representing a variety of cultures and backgrounds to share with children from birth through 8th grade.
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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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2023 Great Graphic Novels for Teens
Click below to find out what graphic novels the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) recommend!
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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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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 great day you magnificent Chimera of elegance! | |
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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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