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Hockessin Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE 19707, (302) 239-5160
July 2, 2024
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Summer has filled her veins with light and her heart is washed with noon.
-C. Day Lewis
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Gather your books, it's time to Summer with the Library 2024!!
Click above to sign into Beanstack and register!
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New Castle County Libraries will be closed Thursday, July 4.
Regular hours resume Friday.
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The Delaware Broadband Office at the Department of Technology and Information has posted a new survey aimed at identifying the interests, opinions, and needs of Delawareans from populations who, statistically or historically, have had less access to internet service or connected devices or to digital skills development. Those “covered populations” under the federal Digital Equity Act include low-income households, senior citizens, racial and ethnic minorities, veterans, rural residents, incarcerated and returning individuals, people with disabilities, and those with language or literacy barriers. That covers over 80% of Delawareans!
A person DOES NOT have to belong to a covered population nor personally experienced a lack of digital equity to complete the survey.
The survey may be completed with assistance from another person and there is a question on there that lets the respondent explain the assistance they used to complete it.
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You can now use your app, or click here to go directly to the web catalog! | |
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#DelawareLibraries introduces Auto Renewal!
Eligible physical items will automatically renew without you having to do a thing!
Learn more at delawarelibraries.org/autorenewal or click below!
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Did you know you can watch Kanopy on your SMART TV?
Get the kanopy app on your smart tv!
Click below to find out more about kanopy!
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Study Rooms
Hockessin Library has 3 study rooms for use. Each room can seat 2 comfortably. Call us at 302-239-5160 for details!
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Meeting Rooms are Back!
Our meeting rooms are open to the public and available for public programs sponsored by non-profit civic, educational, and cultural entities.
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Sign up for a Museum Pass!
It’s your FREE entry to art, culture, entertainment and so much more!
Click the picture to the left and get a pass today!
Note: Patrons must have their library card available when reserving a pass.
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What do I read NEXT?? (aka Readers Advisory) | |
Especially for Adults:
Click on the graphics to go to a *magical place* where you can see your titles and place holds on them! Exciting? You bet!!
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More places to find your next great read! | | |
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NPR's Books We Love 2023
Click the logo and see if you can find one YOU love!
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The New York Public Library:
Best Books of 2023
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YALSA Picks!
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has just released the Great Graphic Novels for teens list for 2024!
Click the icon to the left to see the list!
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Suggested Reading Lists
Find titles specifically geared towards kids. With links to reserve books!
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ALSC Notables!
Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has released the notable books list for 2024!
Click the icon for more information!
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Come to Hockessin Library for these Entertaining & Informative Events, Concerts, and Classes!! | |
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Senior Medicare Patrol
Tuesday, July 2, 10:15am
Senior Medicare Patrol is available the first Tuesday of the month to discuss Medicare and identity fraud in the lobby. No registration necessary.
Next month's date: August 6
The mission of the Senior Medicare Patrol is "To empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education."
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Smash Bros. Ultimate Gaming
Tuesdays, 2:00pm
July 2, 9, 16, & 23
August 6, 13, & 20
Each week we will come together and challenge each other throughout the Smash Bros. Universe. All materials will be supplied.
For ages 8 and up.
No registration required.
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Games
Friday, July 5 & 19, 10:00am
We will have board games and card games set up in the Meeting Room. Join friends while building problem solving and decision making skills.
Games will be set up for preschool and school - age kids.
No registration required.
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Teen Game Afternoon
Sunday, 1:00pm
July 7 & 28; August 18
Board games and card games will be set up in the Meeting Room. For ages 12 and up. No registration necessary!
Games will include Ticket to Ride, Catan, Uno, Clue, Unstable Unicorns, and more.
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S.T.E.M. Break: Sharks!
Sunday, July 7 & 28, 1:00pm
Drop by the Children's Room to do some S.T.E.M. Challenges about sharks!
Recommended for ages 5 and up.
No registration required.
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Lunch and a Movie
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
Monday, July 8, 12:30pm
Watch Wish on our big screen. Bring your lunch. Popcorn will be provided.
Recommended for ages 3 and up. No registration necessary.
Rated PG
1 hr 28 minutes
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Recommended for ages 3 and up. No registration required. | |
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Family Fun Times
Pictures Come to Life
Tuesday, July 9, 10:15am
Drawing/Storytelling Performances by Jeff Hopkins
Jeff Hopkins tells and draws stories for people of all ages. Working on wall-sized sheets of paper, Jeff quickly draws, narrates, and acts out characters' actions and voices. Audiences are encouraged to interact by adding sounds and movement. Jeff's drawings are large and eye-catching, and he creates them on-the-spot as part of each story.
This summer, Jeff will tell “The Jealous Bullfrog!”, an energetic story about a summer garden filled with fun flowers, insects, and animals who come to life through drawing.
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Minecraft
Fridays, 10:00am
July 12 & 26; August 2 & 16
Design your space in Hockessin Library's Minecraft server. All Minecraft accounts will be provided on the library's laptops.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Hockessin Library, who are a volunteer non-profit organization bringing support to your library through funding and advocacy.
Ages 10 and up. Space is limited to 8 patrons. Register 2 weeks before each session in person or by calling 302-239-5160
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Story and Tinker Time
Fridays, 10:00am
July 12 & 26; August 2 & 16
Do you like to tinker? Do you like stories? We'll be exploring tinkering ideas inspired by a book each week.
Recommended for ages 3 - 12.
No registration required.
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Hockessin Library Cookbook Club
Saturday, July 13, 12:00pm
Summer Salads
It’s time to enjoy the bounty of the season by eating it!! Salad is our theme this month and, by golly, we’ll make them! Warm or chilled, we don’t care! Meaty or fruity, bring it on! Summer is here and the the time is right for eating all the salads!!!
Make your own recipe, or come to the Information Desk for ideas!
Bon Appetit!
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Email me if you have any questions. cheryl.clem@newcastlede.gov | | |
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Lunch and a Movie
Nim's Island
Monday, July 15, 12:30pm
Watch Migration on our big screen. Bring your lunch. Popcorn will be provided.
Recommended for ages 3 and up. No registration necessary.
Rated PG
1 hr 36 minutes
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Teen Craft Time
Selected Mondays, 6:30pm
Join us for a teen craft time.
Registration encouraged. Ages 12 and up.
7/15 - Travel Memory Board
7/29 - Solar Oven
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Family Fun Times
Daring Adventure
Tuesday, July 16, 10:15am
Adventure begins at your library with the DARING ADVENTURE SHOW with Housel Fun and Fitness. This interactive read aloud program has children up and moving while being entertained by great books!s and songs for children ages 3 and up and their caregiver.
No registration required.
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History of Smokey Bear & Forestry in the First State
Tuesday, July 16, 6:00pm
This is an adult program.
Registration is required
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The Free African Society
Saturday, July 20, 11:00am
This presentation is about Absalom Jones and Richard Allen, who were both enslaved in Delaware and managed to buy their freedom from their slaveowners.
This event is both in person and online.
Online event information will be sent only to those registered.
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Lunch and a Movie
Epic
Monday, July 22, 12:30pm
Watch Wish on our big screen. Bring your lunch. Popcorn will be provided.
Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Rated PG
1 hr 42 minutes
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Rock Painting for Adults
Tuesday, July 30, 2:00pm
Join us for a peaceful afternoon painting rocks!
Rocks will be sealed after painting so you can pick them up the next day.
All materials provided.
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Dungeons and Dragons at Hockessin Library
Saturdays at 2:00pm
Make a character, become a guildmember, and explore the mysteries held in a setting adapted from the acclaimed Magic the Gathering card set!
Join a program run by the experienced and the passionate!
Ages 18+
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Must Love Yarn Fiber Group
Most Wednesdays at 1:00pm
Connect with other fiber enthusiasts for our weekly chatty gatherings, be you beginner or expert! Get tips or give them, it's up to you!
This program is held in the Meeting Room. No registration needed!
Questions? Click below!
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Weekly Story Times for All Ages!! | |
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Book Babies
Wednesdays, 10:50am
No registration required.
For ages newborn-17 months and their caregivers.
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Toddler Tales
Wednesdays, 10:05am
No registration required.
For children 18-35 months and their caregivers.
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Rhythm, Rhyme and Story Time
Tuesdays, 10:15am
No registration required.
Stories and an activity for ages 3+. Get ready for some serious fun!!
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Online Movies and Classes
Join from the comfort of your own home!
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Story time and music by Turtle Dance Music
(K-3rd grade)
Thursday, July 18, 4:00pm
The Turtle Dance Music Man, Matt Mazur, is back! Matt will lead us in singing and dancing and treat our young readers to a reading of Saturday by Oge Mora.
This is an online event.
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Real 2 Reel
My Octopus Teacher (2020)
Friday, July 19, 7:00pm
Join us for a virtual screening of the beloved 2020 documentary My Octopus Teacher, in which a filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of her world.
Those who do not wish to participate in the discussion after the film are invited to just drop in and enjoy the screening. Registration required.
This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
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Author Talk
Angeline Boulley with Andrea L. Rogers (YA and Adult)
Thursday, July 25, 7:00pm
New York Times bestselling author Angeline Boulley will discuss her books Firekeeper’s Daughter (BR24040, DB102762) and Warrior Girl Unearthed (BR25116 in process, DB114761) in conversation with the moderator, the award-winning author Andrea L. Rogers. The recording of this event will be available for two weeks following the talk.
This is an online event.
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Hockessin Library Book Groups for Adults
Register by picking up your copy at the Information Desk.
Click the book cover for a short synopsis.
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Chick Lit Book Group
Wednesday,
July 17, 7:00pm
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Noon Book Group
Wednesday,
July 10, 12:00pm
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Evening Book Group
Tuesday,
June 18, 7:00pm
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Hockessin Library Book Groups for Kids
Register by picking up your copy at the Children's Information Desk or call (302) 239-5160.
Masks encouraged. Bring bottled water. Snacks will be provided.
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5 & 6 Year Old Book Group
Tuesday, July 23, 4:15pm
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7 & 8 Year Old Book Group
Tuesday, July 16, 4:15pm
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9 - 11 Year Old Book Group
Tuesday, July 9,
4:45pm
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12 - 14 Year Old Teen Book Group
Tuesday, July 2,
4:15pm
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15 - 17 Year Old Teen Book Group
Monday, July 8, 4:15pm
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Family Book Group
Wednesday, July 31,
6:30pm
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The Blue Hen Book Award is a children’s choice award sponsored by the Youth Services Division of the Delaware Library Association. The award encourages literacy and library use by children and teens.
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Friends of the Hockessin Library News | |
The Friends of the Hockessin Library aspire to promote public awareness of the Hockessin Library and its educational and recreational services; to assist the library in determining and responding to the needs of the greater Hockessin community. | |
COVID-19 & Vaccine Information | |
If you or someone you know needs help with today's challenges, the Delaware Hope Line – 1 (833) 9-HOPEDE or (833) 946-7333 – is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to connect callers to a variety of resources and information, including support from clinicians and peer specialists plus crisis assistance. | | |
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New Castle County wants YOU!
Your DREAM JOB could be a click away!!
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Library Services to Your Home!
Delaware Libraries offer many ways you can access information, education and recreation from home.
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
In Delaware’s Imagination Library program, children ages birth up to their 5th birthday receive a FREE book in the mail each month. The purpose is to instill the habit of reading, and create the library habit, too!
This program is brought to you by Delaware Libraries, a program of First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney’s First Chance initiative.
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For you creative types, take a look at CreativeBug
Hundreds of easy and fun-to-follow tutorials to make pretty much every craft known to man right at your fingertips!
Check it out!!
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E-Books, e-audiobooks, movies and music with no wait time!!
Click here to SIGN UP!
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Are you a fan of Libby?
Don't miss out on this e-resource!! Get started by clicking on the picture of Libby above!
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Northstar Digital Literacy
How's your digital literacy??
There's always something to discover when it comes to computer skills.
Click here to find out more!
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Have a great day you brilliant Unicorn of resourcefulness! | |
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Click here to visit the library anytime, day or night.
To ask a question,
click here or call us at
(302) 239-5160.
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