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Hockessin Library

SNOW AND HOLIDAY CLOSING

The New Castle County Libraries will close at 5pm on Friday, February 5 and will be closed on Saturday, February 6 and Sunday, February 7 due to the incoming snow. We will also be closed Monday, February 8 in honor of Lincoln's Birthday. We apologize for any inconvenience.

New Castle Public Library Moving

The temporary location of the New Castle Library will be closing for business on 2/14/2010. They will re-open at their permanent home at 424 Delaware Street on 3/20/2010.
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

Time For Twos

10:35 a.m.

Stories, fingerplays, and more for children ages 24 - 35 months and their caregivers.
 
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Tuesday IIIa - 1/12 - 2/9 (Sign up going on NOW.)
Wednesday IIIb - 1/13 - 2/10 (Sign up going on NOW.)
 
Tuesday IVa - 2/16 - 3/23 (Sign up begins 2/2.)
Wednesday IVb - 2/17 - 3/24 (Sign up begins 2/3.)
 
Tuesday Va - 4/6 - 5/4 (Sign up begins 3/23.)
Wednesday Vb - 4/7 - 5/5 (Sign up begins 3/24.)
 
Tuesday VIa - 5/11 - 6/8 (Sign up begins 4/20.)
Wednesday VIb - 5/12 - 6/9 (Sign up begins 4/21.) 

Book Babies

11:10 a.m.

Stories, fingerplays, and more for children ages 9- 23 months and their caregivers.
 
Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Tuesday IIIa - 1/12 - 2/9 (Sign up going on NOW.)
Wednesday IIIb - 1/13 - 2/10 (Sign up going on NOW.)
 
Tuesday IVa - 2/16 - 3/23 (Sign up begins 2/2.)
Wednesday IVb - 2/17 - 3/24 (Sign up begins 2/3.)
 
Tuesday Va - 4/6 - 5/4 (Sign up begins 3/23.)
Wednesday Vb - 4/7 - 5/5 (Sign up begins 3/24.)
 
Tuesday VIa - 5/11 - 6/8 (Sign up begins 4/20.)
Wednesday VIb - 5/12 - 6/9 (Sign up begins 4/21.)

What's the BIG Idea? Storytimes

Young children are constantly asking questions and gathering and organizing information.  Delaware is bringing math and science into storytimes in fun and egnaging ways with these programs. 
 
Ages 3 and up.
No registration required.
 
Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. and 7 p.m.
1/5, 1/19, 2/2, 2/16(evening session only), 3/2, 3/16, 3/30
 
Wednesdays at 1:30
1/6, 1/20, 2/3, 2/17, 3/3, 3/17, 3/31

Tax Assistance (AARP Volunteers)

Tuesdays (February 2, 2010 - April 13, 2010)
10:00am - 2:00pm

Make appointments in advance after January 4, 2010; in person or by calling 239-5160.  Appointments required; no walk-ins.

Friends of Hockessin Library Book Donation Drop-Off

2/13, 3/13, 4/10, 5/8, 6/12, 7/10, 8/14, 9/11, 10/9, 11/13, 12/11
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.