Hockessin Library

Libraries Closed for Memorial Day

Please note that the New Castle County Libraries will be CLOSED Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday. Please renew your items early to avoid confusion.

Address: 1023 Valley Road Hockessin DE 19707

Phone: (302) 239-5160

Fax: (302) 239-1519

Hours

Monday	10:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday	Closed
Friday	10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday	10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday	1:00pm - 5:00pm

Manager: Sue Rekart

News and Upcoming Events

Blue Hen Voting

The nominees have been announced and we're leaving it up to the readers to vote for their favorites. Read all 5 books for young readers or read 3 of the 5 books for middle or teen readers and CAST YOUR VOTE!

Voting ends October 31st.

** The Blue Hen Book Awards are children and teen choice awards sponsored by the Youth Services Division of the Delaware Library Association. The purpose of the award is to encourage literacy and library use by children and teens.

Summer Reading Club

Dig Into Reading!

It's that time of year again for Summer Reading Club

June 1 - August 17th

Newborn - Age 17

After registering keep track of the amount of time spent reading.

10 hours - FREE book

30 hours - tote bag

60 hours - entry into the raffle for your age group

Programs going on all summer long!

GROUNDBREAKING READS - SUMMER READING PROGRAM FOR ADULTS

6/1 - 8/17

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 Babies

No registration required. Stories, fingerplays and more for children newborn - 17 months & their caregivers.
Wednesdays at 10:50am
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

June 5, 12, 19, 26

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

August 7, 14, 21, 28

Toddler Tales

No registration required. Stories, fingerplays and more for children ages 18-35 months & their caregivers.
Wednesdays at 10:05am

May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
June 5, 12, 19, 26
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7, 14, 21, 28