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Hockessin Library

Libraries Closed for Memorial Day

Please note that the New Castle County Libraries will be CLOSED on Monday, May 28 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

Adult Book Groups

Various Dates and Times

We have four lively book groups to pique your interest and intensify your reading experience. Here are the titles for this month. Further details can be found in the individual book group listings on our Adult Services page:
 
Evening Book Group with Shelley - May 15 7pm My Name is Mary Sutter
Noon Book Bunch with Heather - May 9 12 noon The 3 Weissmans of Westport
Chick Lit Book Club - May 16 7 pm Best Friends Forever
Recent Reads - May 30 1:30 pm Non-traditional group to talk about books members have recently read.

New Castle County Family Resource Fair

Wednesday, May 16, 2012
4:00pm - 8:00pm

Location:
Kathleen H. Wilbur Elementary School
4050 Wrangle Hill Road, Bear, Delaware
 
You are cordially invited to take part in the inaugural New Castle County Family Resource Fair. The fair is designed to provide parents, caregivers and the community-at-large with a single point of access to resources that support the needs of children of all ages. Local, county and state non-profit organizations will be disseminating information about their programs and services at this family-friendly event.
 
There will be lots of fun for children of all ages with door prizes, a face/hand painting station, strolling book characters and a craft station.
 
For more information contact your local New Castle County library.

Teen Lit Mag 2012

Are you a teen (ages 12-19) or do you know a teen who loves to write, illustrate, or take pictures?  Check out our Teen Literary Magazine page, where you can find submission guidelines and the 2011 Mag.  If you’d like to join the blog, just send an “invite me” request to nccteenzine at gmail.com.  Join us as we gear up for a Summer of writing and illustrating workshops!

TECHNOLOGY FRIDAYS ARE HERE!

Every Friday
By Appointment

Need help with the latest technology? Don’t fear, we have answers here!
 
• E-readers • Android Tablets • iPads • iPhones
• Kindles • Nooks • Overdrive Media Console

Registration is required. See the Information Desk to register, or call Hockessin Library at 239-5160.

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
 
May 15, 2012 - My Name is Mary Sutter / Robin Oliveira
June 19, 2012 - The Art of Fielding / Chad Harbach
July 17, 2012 - The Hunger Games / Suzanne Collins
August 21, 2012 - I Think I Love You / Alison Pearson
September 18, 2012 - State of Wonder / Ann Patchett

Hockessin Evening Book Group History