Best bookstore in the delaware area readers choice. Come check out our incredible selection of books for both children. Find scotts book at the hockessin book shelf, online at barnes and noble, or pick up a copy at the fair on nov. The hockessin community club started the library and gaining popularity requested a bookmobile from new castle county libraries in 1961, birthed the friends of the hockessin library in 1975, formed.
Jul 23, 2018 he will be at browseabout books 3 rehoboth ave, rehoboth beach on sunday, july 29, from 9 to 11 a. In 2006, philadelphiabased author nahjee grant took a creative writing course because as a failing student he needed the extra credit to graduate. It is the brainchild of hockessin native kate keeper. In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to delaware hospice, 3515 silverside rd. In 2006, philadelphiabased author nahjee grant took a creative writing course because as a failing student he.
Hockessin is a suburb of philadelphia with a population of,472. Rebecca dowling, the hockessin bookshelfs owner came to. Thanks to lisa and staff at the store for hosting great events to. Their mystery lovers book club met tuesday night via zoom, for a lively discussion of the tourist. Three area authors have upcoming appearances at the hockessin book shelf, featuring an array of styles and stories to tell. Our new books come from a variety of publishers and the wholesale company ingram books. Rebecca dowling, owner of the hockessin book shelf. Vote for the places you love on the readers choice and earn points, pins and amazing deals along the way. We stock a little bit of everything with our largest section being fiction, mystery, romance and childrens books. Hockessin is in new castle county and is one of the best places to live in delaware. Snap a pic of your prank and tag us to be entered into this weeks tales for tots boredom busters give away. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Current estimates show this company has an annual revenue of 186145 and employs a staff of approximately 4. At the top of the page click my account then you will be prompted to enter your library card number and pin.
The hockessin bookshelf is the smallest of the three. Our used books come from you our fantastic customers. The committee for the art and book fair is a collaboration between ne castle county, the hockessin library, art studio, hockessin recreation center, the hockessin bookshelf, the written remains writers guild, center for the. Osher lifelong learning institute at the university of delaware wilmington wilmington. This picture was taken at a bookstore in my hometown called hockessin book shelf. Many retirees live in hockessin and residents tend to have moderate political views. The hockessin book shelf is one of the smallest but wellrun independent new and. Sep 18, 2017 three area authors have upcoming appearances at the hockessin book shelf, featuring an array of styles and stories to tell. The hockessin bookshelf is a new and used bookstore located in hockessin, delaware established in 2002. The hockessin book shelf carries both new and used books, not only to provide a larger selection of books, but to provide the best deals as well. Friends of the hockessin library used book sale location. Come check out our incredible selection of books for both children and adults. As the covid19 outbreak started, hockessin book shelf began utilizing and for sales and shipping of book orders.
I interviewed rebecca dowling of the hockessin bookshelf, one of the areas few remaining independent bookstores, about her love for books, and why now especially, is a great time to pick up a good book. Supporting kidds is a comprehensive center for supporting and educating bereaved children, their families, and the larger communities in which they live. On november 14, 1934, the hockessin library, known at the time as the lamborn library, was born with funds from the levis h. Our bright and cheerful house provides a safe and caring environment for children who are grieving the loss of a parent, sibling orother.
One of hockessins biggest business boosters is john sherman, owner of creations gallery in hockessin corner, a rustic shopping area off old lancaster pike. On top of that, the hockessin athletic club is down the street, the kennett ymca isnt far, and we catch a lot of traffic from commuters between pennsylvania and wilmington. Nov 11, 2012 the hockessin bookshelf is the smallest of the three. Apr 10, 2015 pincus will sign copies of the book saturday april 11 at hockessin book shelf. The place name may be derived from the lenape word hokesa meaning pieces of bark or from a misspelling of occasion, as pronounced by the quakers who settled the area originally. Rebecca dowling, the hockessin bookshelfs owner came to bookselling after years. This group provides readers two discussion options per month dinner at a local restaurant or lunch at a local cafe.
Like our state, the store, with 826 square feet of inventory space, is a small wonder. Latest news check out the latest delaware division of the arts press releases, podcasts, blog posts and more. The first roman catholic church in delaware was located in hockessin. He will be at browseabout books 3 rehoboth ave, rehoboth beach on sunday, july 29, from 9 to 11 a. Local authors debut novel set in wilmington delaware news. The 10 best hockessin hotel deals apr 2020 tripadvisor. Apr 14, 2020 as the covid19 outbreak started, hockessin book shelf began utilizing and for sales and shipping of book orders. There will be book excerpt readings, childrens books readings, art commissions and more. The saturday morning hotspot, with frank gregory, wdel 101.
Like our state, the bookshelf, with 826 square feet of inventory space, is a small wonder. Hockessin book shelf is located approximately 16 miles from wilmington. This small but trusty shop could be seen as a representation of my. Its operating hours are 10am6pm monsat and 12noon4pm on sundays. Our records show it was established in 2002 and incorporated in delaware. The news journal daily newspaper provides local and national news related to the state of delaware. Closed tucked away in hockessin lies the hockessin bookshelf. Book signing and singing at hockessin book shelf youtube. We stock a little bit of everything with our largest sections being fiction, mystery, romance and childrens books. Nov 29, 2018 author mary amato sings the friend song from news from me, lucy mcgee at a book signing at hockessin book shelf in delaware. Supporting kidds the center for grieving children and their families. Business profile for hockessin book shelf in hockessin, delaware. Both sides of the truck interior are lined with neat bookshelves equipped with small. Author mary amato sings the friend song from news from me, lucy mcgee at a book signing at hockessin book shelf in delaware.
For the month of january, we are partnering with supporting kidds, supplying books for their on site library. Armstrong farm, coffee run mission site, hockessin friends meetinghouse, t. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions. The hockessin book shelf is a new and used bookstore located in hockessin, delaware established in 2002. It is the best place to buy new and used books in the state and they have a. To reserve seats or for more information, contact the book shelf at 302 2357665. Missionary priests from maryland established the coffee run mission in 1790 the a.
Like our state, the bookshelf, with 826 square feet. Eat drink read is a monthly, contemporary fiction book group. Each quarter we will be purchasing a set of new books curated by the hockessin book shelf for our little bookshelf which will be donated to various organization and causes in our area. Upcoming events at hockessin book shelf news hockessin. Living in hockessin offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes.
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