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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

BETWEEN THE COVERS: SUMMER READING CLUB FOR ADULTS 2012

June 1 to August 18, 2012

Join us on the first day to register for our 3rd annual “Summer Reading Program for Adults.”  Read, write short book reviews, and garner prizes all summer long. Why should kids have all the fun?  Registration required.

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.

LEARN ABOUT MYOFASCIAL MASSAGE

Tuesday, June 5
6:30 pm

Join us as licensed massage therapist, Wayne Dawson of Sedona Massage, shares his knowledge and expertise demonstrating techniques of myofascial massage.  Registration required.

BOMBAY HOOK WILDLIFE REFUGE PRESENTATION

Monday, June 11
6:30 pm

Join us as Tina Watson of the Fish and Wildlife Service presents a program on Delaware’s Bombay Hook Wildlife Refuge and its habitants. Learn about the educational and recreational opportunities available as Bombay Hook celebrates its 75th year of conservation. Registration required.

JOURNALING WORKSHOP WITH JOAN LEOF

Tuesday, June 12
6:30 pm

Local author Joan Leof shares her journaling and memoir writing experience with us. Learn diverse journaling techniques to help heal body, mind and spirit and how journaling helped create Joan’s newly published memoir,”Fatal if Swallowed: Reclaiming Creativity and Hope along the Uncharted Path.” Registration required.