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Hockessin Library

Items Due During Emergency Closings

Please be advised that when the libraries are closed due to inclement weather, items due during that time will NOT be assessed late fees. Patrons are not expected to return their materials during such closures as we cannot guarantee the approaches to the book drops will be cleared.

Libraries Closed for Presidents' Birthdays

Please note that the New Castle County Libraries will be CLOSED on Monday, February 6 for Lincoln's Birthday and Monday, February 20 for Washington's Birthday. Please renew your items early to avoid confusion.

Lost Card Fee

As of February 1, 2012, all public libraries in the state of Delaware will charge patrons $2.00 for a lost card.
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

NOW ACCEPTING RECIPES FOR THE NEW CASTLE COUNTY LOVE YOUR LIBRARY COOKBOOK!

December 2011 - February 2012

Be a part of New Castle County's LOVE YOUR LIBRARY program by sharing some of your favorite yummy recipes! Submit your recipe to any library or email it to recipes@nccde.org from December 2011 - February 2012.
 
Cookbooks will be available for purchase in April!
 
For information contact the Hockessin Library at 302-239-5160 or click the link below!

Cookbook Suggested Topics, Locations, and Details

Tax Time!

It's the new year, and our most-asked questions become "When do the tax forms arrive?" and "Are you going to offer tax help again this year?"
 
Rest assured, tax forms are coming, and assistance is being offered by volunteer organizations all over the County.
 
 

Tax Assistance - AARP Volunteers

Tuesdays (2/7/2012 - 4/10/2012)
10am - 1pm

Please make appointments in advance after January 2; in person or by calling 239-5160.  No walk-ins, please.

EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP FOR ADULTS WITH SHELLEY

Third Tuesday Each Month
7:00 PM

Friendly, informal  monthly book discussion for adults.  Books are provided. 7pm
 
September 20, 2011
Let the Great World Spin / Colum McCann
 
October 18, 2011
Room: a novel / Emma Donoghue
 
November 15, 2011
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks / Rebecca Skloot
 
December 20, 2011
"Recent Reads"
 
January 17, 2012
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle / David Wroblewski
 
February 21, 2012
Cleopatra: A Life / Stacy Schiff
 
March 20, 2012
Middlemarch / George Eliot
 
April 17, 2012
The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet / Jamie Ford

Hockessin Evening Book Group History

NOON BOOK BUNCH FOR ADULTS WITH SARA Z

2nd Wednesday of each month (1/11, 2/8, 3/14, 4/11)
Noon - 1 pm

Bring a bag lunch and join us for a lively book discussion.  Noon-1pm
 
1/11 Like Water for Chocolate
2/8 The Thirteenth Tale
3/14 The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake
4/11 Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet