Adult Services - Hockessin Library

Hockessin Library “Summer Reading for Adults” starts June 1st!
GROUNDBREAKING READS Guidelines:
*Register for the Summer Reading Program for Adults, 2013, “Groundbreaking Reads” at the Hockessin Library Reference Desk.
*Start Reading!  Keep track of the books you read in the “Groundbreaking Reads” Reading Log.
*Write and submit brief book reviews which will then go into our 2013, “Readers’ Advisory Binder.”
*Receive motivators, including books of your choice.
*Become eligible for weekly drawings & our Grand Drawing.
*Keep reading, writing book reviews, and receive a “Certificate of Completion” after 4 books.
*Receive a bonus after submitting a 5th review!  
Share  the love of reading…..     

Book discussion group.  Ages 8 & up.  Limited to 10 pairs. 
Bring bottled water.  Snacks will be provided.
7:00pm
5/7: The Magican's Elephant by Kate Dicamillo
*This is the program rescheduled from 4/24

5/29: The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall

6/26: The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies

7/31: The Tail of Emily Windsnap by Liz Kessler

8/28: Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh

Registration required.   Limited to 10.
Book discussion group.  Bring bottled water.  Snacks will be provided.  Ages 12 and up
Tuesdays

 

5/7: Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko @ 4:30pm

6/4: Golden Compass by Philip Pullman @ 4:30pm

7/2: Here Lies the Librarian by Richard Peck @ 1:30pm

8/6: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien @ 1:30pm

Overcome your jitters with these practice versions of the SAT and ACT.  Registration required.

Go to http://princetonreview.com/events or call 1-800-2-REVIEW to register

Saturdays, 10:15am - 2:15pm

 

SAT

6/29 or 8/3

ACT

7/13

Let's read some great family books togehter.  Bring your lunch and discuss these books with other families.  Registration required.  Limited to 10 families.  Books provided by the library.  All sign ups begin June 1st.

Fridays, NOON

 

6/14: Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren

 

7/12: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

 

7/26: The Secret Garden by Francis Hodgson Burnett

 

8/9:   The Borrowers by Mary Norton

 

Teens come on an adventures as we go beneath the surface to explore new things.  Craft projects.  Gardening activities.  And more.  Registration begins 2 weeks before each session.

Wednesdays, 2pm

 

6/19:               Topics

6/26:               to be

7/3:                 posted

7/10:               soon

7/24:

8/7:

8/14:

In this 90 minute workshop participants are invited to design and illustrate their own comic books about "Why I was late to ____".  Experimentation with storytelling, pop-up illustrations and adding your own personal touches is encouraged.

 

Ages 12 and up.  Registration begins July 3rd.

 

This two hour workshop allows participants to draft and revise an essay based on personal experiences and values. Depending on the participants’ selected topics, completed essays may be suitable for college admission applications or for publication in the Library’s literary magazine.

 

Ages 12 and up.  Registration begins July 17th.

 

We've been buried under all of the fun and excitement of the summer.  It's time to dig out and have one final party.  All ages.

 

Friendly, informal  monthly book discussion for adults.  Books are provided. 7pm

 

May 21, 2013- The Language of Flowers / Vanessa Diffenbaugh

June 18, 2013 - Readers’ Choice / Let’s Book Talk
July 16, 2013 - The Paris Wife / Paula McLain
August 20, 2013 - The Greater Journey:  Americans in Paris / David G. McCullough
September 17, 2013 - The Rules of Civility / Amor Towles

Bring a bag lunch and join us for a lively book discussion.  Noon-1pm

 

2/13 Choose a Biography to Discuss

3/13 The Widow of the South / Robert Hicks

4/10 We Need to Talk About Kevin / Lionel Shriver

5/8   The Buddha in the Attic / Jul;ie Otsuka

6/12  Blue Asylum / Kathy Hepinstall

Join a fun new monthly book club for fans of the “chick-lit” genre, like Austenland, Good-Night Tweetheart and The Secret Lives of Dresses.

 

May 22nd - Come Home by Lisa Scottoline

 

June 19th - Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay

 

July 17th

 

August 21st

 

Questions? Give us a call at 302-239-5160.

Have no fear, Steve is here! Hockessin Library offers mini-classes and one-to-one tutorials on the latest technology, including kindles, nooks, iphones, ipads, et al. Contact the library for details.  Registration is required.

Stop by the Information Desk to register, or call Hockessin Library at 239-5160.