Adult Services - Hockessin Library

Join us on the first day to register for our 3rd annual “Summer Reading Program for Adults.”  Read, write short book reviews, and garner prizes all summer long. Why should kids have all the fun?  Registration required.

We have four lively book groups to pique your interest and intensify your reading experience. Here are the titles for this month. Further details can be found in the individual book group listings on our Adult Services page:

 

Evening Book Group with Shelley - May 15 7pm My Name is Mary Sutter

Noon Book Bunch with Heather - May 9 12 noon The 3 Weissmans of Westport

Chick Lit Book Club - May 16 7 pm Best Friends Forever

Recent Reads - May 30 1:30 pm Non-traditional group to talk about books members have recently read.

Join us as licensed massage therapist, Wayne Dawson of Sedona Massage, shares his knowledge and expertise demonstrating techniques of myofascial massage.  Registration required.

Join us as Tina Watson of the Fish and Wildlife Service presents a program on Delaware’s Bombay Hook Wildlife Refuge and its habitants. Learn about the educational and recreational opportunities available as Bombay Hook celebrates its 75th year of conservation. Registration required.

Local author Joan Leof shares her journaling and memoir writing experience with us. Learn diverse journaling techniques to help heal body, mind and spirit and how journaling helped create Joan’s newly published memoir,”Fatal if Swallowed: Reclaiming Creativity and Hope along the Uncharted Path.” Registration required.

Join us as Captain Ted Rekart discusses boating basics.  Captain Rekart shares his sail boating experiences and will introduce you to the wonderful world of boating, including boat and boating terminology, types of watercraft, boating safety, legal considerations, basic boat operations, and nautical signs and navigation rules.  Registration required.

Hockessin Library’s newest weekly programming offers mini-classes and one-to-one tutorials on the latest technology, including kindles, nooks, iphones, ipads, et al.  Registration is required.

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

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

 

May 15, 2012 - My Name is Mary Sutter / Robin Oliveira

June 19, 2012 - The Art of Fielding / Chad Harbach

July 17, 2012 - The Hunger Games / Suzanne Collins

August 21, 2012 - I Think I Love You / Alison Pearson

September 18, 2012 - State of Wonder / Ann Patchett

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

 

5/9 The 3 Weissmans of Westport / Kathleen Schine

6/13 Snow Flower and the Secret Fan / Lisa See

Join our new non-traditional book discussion group for adults!   Discover the diverse interests of our community, strengthen social connections, and lifelong learning. Refreshments, conviviality, and incentives will be provided. Come to one, come to all! Registration is appreciated.

 

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.

 

Wednesday May 18 Best Friends Forever by Jennifer Weiner

Wednesday June 20 Summer Rental by Mary Kay Andrews

Wednesday July 18 The Reading Group by Elizabeth Noble

Wednesday Aug 15 The Beach House by Jane Green

 

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