Hockessin Library
Three separate story times by age — Book Babies, Toddler Tales, and Rhythm, Rhyme and Story Time — plus book groups split by grade, and free parking in its own lot.
1023 Valley Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707, USA, Hockessin, DE 19707
Hours
Hours not posted
Last checked 2026-08-21
- Cost
- Free
- Best for
- All ages
- Indoor / outdoor
- Indoor
- Typical visit
- 1–1.5 hours
A neighbourhood branch with a childrens section and story times; a dependable indoor stop when you need one.
The Quick Version
- • Three story times split by age run most weeks: Book Babies, Toddler Tales, and Rhythm, Rhyme and Story Time.
- • Book groups are split by grade — 5 & 6 year olds, 7 & 8 year olds, a family group, and a teen group for 12–17 — plus youth and teen Dungeons & Dragons.
- • Free lot on site, stroller-friendly, changing table available. Watch the summer schedule: Thursday and Sunday are closed June 29–September 6.
Best Ages
All ages
Plan For
1–1.5 hours
Admission
Free
What to Expect
What sets Hockessin apart is how finely the kids' calendar is sliced. Instead of one catch-all story time there are three — Book Babies, Toddler Tales, and Rhythm, Rhyme and Story Time — each running most weeks, so you're not squeezing a six-month-old in next to a five-year-old. Book groups keep going with that logic: separate ones for 5 & 6 year olds, 7 & 8 year olds, families, and teens 12–17, alongside Kids Hang Out, Little Explorers, teen and youth Dungeons & Dragons, and a Teen Writers' Circle.
Practically it's an easy stop: free lot, stroller-friendly, changing table. The catch is summer hours — Thursday and Sunday are closed from June 29 through September 6.
Who It's Best For
The age-split calendar is the point: Book Babies and Toddler Tales for the youngest, story time and Kids Hang Out in the middle, book groups broken out for 5–6 and 7–8 year olds, and D&D and a Writers' Circle for teens.
Highlights
Three story times, split by age
Under 5Book Babies, Toddler Tales, and Rhythm, Rhyme and Story Time all run most weeks — pick the one that matches your kid.
Book groups by grade
Ages 5–17Separate groups for 5 & 6 year olds, 7 & 8 year olds, families, and teens 12–17.
Easy logistics
All agesFree dedicated lot, stroller-friendly inside, and a changing table — rare to have all three confirmed.
Logistics
Admission
Free admission
Free, like all Delaware public libraries. Some programs may need sign-up.
Membership tip: A free Delaware library card also lets you reserve free passes to Delaware State Parks and the Brandywine Zoo through the libraries' Museum Pass program (one pass per card at a time).
Getting There
Parking
Ample free off-street parking in a dedicated lot.
Easy — pull straight into the lot.
Entrance
1023 Valley Rd, Hockessin.
Parent Logistics
Stroller-friendly.
Not confirmed — ask at the desk.
Changing table available.
Indoors.
Food & Snacks
No food on-site. No food service — it's a library.
Snack strategy: Eat before or after.
Pro Tips
- ✓ Summer schedule closes Thursday and Sunday (June 29–September 6) — the rest of the year both days are open.
- ✓ Mon–Wed run to 9pm year-round, which makes this a workable after-dinner stop.
- ✓ Check the branch calendar and sign up where needed; the story times and book groups are age-specific, not one-size-fits-all.
When to Go
Best Time to Visit
Monday through Wednesday runs 10am–9pm year-round, which is the widest window. In summer (June 29–September 6) Thursday and Sunday are closed and Fri–Sat run 10am–5pm; the rest of the year it's Thu–Sat 10am–5pm and Sunday 1pm–5pm.
Seasonal Notes
Summer hours (June 29–September 6): Mon–Wed 10am–9pm, Thu and Sun closed, Fri–Sat 10am–5pm. Rest of the year: Mon–Wed 10am–9pm, Thu–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 1pm–5pm. The county has a "New Library Operating Hours" notice posted, so confirm before a special trip.
Rainy Day?
A free indoor option in Hockessin with kids' programs on the calendar most weeks.
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