Hockessin Library

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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: Diann Colose

News and Upcoming Events

Hockessin Library Program Calendar

Click the link below to view or download our program calendar for November.

Hockessin Events November 2009

Friends of the Hockessin Library Annual Book Sale

1/21-24/2010

More Than 50,000 Books!
-40,000 sorted hardbacks -10,000 sorted paperbacks
-Plus Books on Tape, Audio, Video, CDs & DVDs

SALE DATES
Preview Jan 21, Thursday 5 – 9 PM
  Friends members only, memberships at the door ($10)
  Numbered Admission Tickets Available Starting at 2 PM
  Hardcovers and Larger paperbacks $2.00
  Pocket paperbacks (4.25”x7”) $0.50
  As marked for “Collectibles” in separate area

General Sale Jan 22, Friday 9 – 9, Jan 23, Saturday 9-5
  No Admission Fee
  Most paperbacks $0.50 and most hardcovers $1.00
  Premium Books:
  $2.00 for softcovers and $3.00 hardbacks
  As marked for “Collectibles” in separate area
Bargain Day Jan 24, Sunday 9 – 3
  Fill a paper grocery bag (provided): ($6.00)
  Reusable bags available $1.00
  Premiums and Collectibles ½ price

Questions? Contact Larry Thurrell email summitcs@comcast.net or cell 302.584.1793

Friends of Hockessin Library Book Donation Drop-Off

9/12, 10/10, 11/14, 12/12

9am - 12 noon

Our Friends organization accepts donations year-round. You can drop off your donations on the second Saturday of each month, between 9 and noon, at the corner of Millcreek Road and Old Lancaster Pike (the empty lot behind Hockessin Memorial Hall).

For more information, or to make other arrangements for your donation, please call Larry Thurrell at 302-584-1793.

Book Discussion Group

Third Tuesday Each Month

7:00-8:30 PM

Friendly, informal book discussions for adults.

October 20, 2009

My Life in France by Julia Child

November 17, 2009

In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan

December 15, 2009

American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld

January 19, 2010

City of Thieves by David Benioff

Preschool Storytime - Hockessin

Storytimes, fingerplays, songs, and more recommended for ages 3 and up. No registration required.

Tuesdays at 10:15 am and 7 pm

Wednesdays at 1:30 pm

Yearning for Yarns

September 3, 17; October 1, 15, 29; November 12

6-8 PM

Knitters of all skill levels are welcome
for a relaxing night of knitting and
new friends. This program meets
at the Hockessin Activity Center,
7259 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin.

Games Galore

September 20; October 4, 18; November 1, 15, 29

2-4 PM

Board games and puzzles will be
set up for families to come and
enjoy together.

Fabulous Family Films

Sundays, 2-4 PM

11/22 Up

12/6 Hotel for Dogs

12/20 Polar Express 3D