Hockessin Library

Libraries Closed for Labor Day

Please note that the New Castle County Libraries will be CLOSED on Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day. Please renew your items early to avoid fines.

Libraries Will Be Closed For Staff Development 9/17

The New Castle County Libraries will be closed on Friday, September 17 for a Staff Development day. Please renew your items early to avoid confusion.

Catalog Under Construction

Please be aware that from Monday, August 30 through Thursday, September 2, the online catalog will NOT ACCEPT HOLDS. We will only have limited functionality as we switch to a new software system. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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

Changes Are Coming to the Catalog

Friday, August 27 - Thursday, September 2

The New Castle County Library System will be upgrading to a new catalog system for enhanced customer service!

Please bear with us through the first phase of this upgrade. Future phases will expand your access to other Delaware library collections and support access to new technologies. Library staff are here to help you if you need assistance.

What Does This Mean?

From Friday, August 27, 2010 to Thursday, September 2, 2010

Patrons may continue to:

Check out new materials with their library cards
Use computer stations for Internet access

Patrons will temporarily be unable to:

Place holds
Request renewals (no fines will be assessed during this period)
Sign up for a new library card

Questions? Please contact a staff member or send an e-mail to feedback@lib.de.us

Want a sneak peek at what the catalog will look like?

Welcome to the Delaware Library Catalog.

SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY DELAWARE AUTHOR CHARLES TODD

September 11

11:00 am

Join us as bestselling mother and son writing team "Charles Todd" comes to Hockessin Library as part of their national book tour, promoting An Impartial Witness, the second Bess Crawford mystery, which releases on August 31st.

TAIWAN FILM FESTIVAL 2010

September 13, 20, 27

6:30 pm

Join us as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of sister state relationship between Taiwan and the state of Delaware. Presented by the Hanlin Chinese Culture Association and new venue partner, Hockessin Library. No registration required.

9/13: Cape No. 7 (130 minutes)

9/20: Three Times (120 minutes)

9/27: Orz Boyz (110 minutes)

All films shown with English subtitles.

PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT?

September 14

6:30 pm

Join us as a speaker from the Social Security Administration helps us understand social security benefits—retirement, survivors, disability, and Medicare.

FENG SHUI FOR TODAY

September 28

6:30 pm

Consultant Alys Vickers introduces feng shui basics—at home and office.