Events

Book Group, Literary, Community

Silent Book Club

Tuesday
,
Oct
07
7 PM
Hockessin BookShelf
Join the National Movement! This is the no pressure book club of your dreams! Bring any book of your choice (or pick up one from the store) to read on your own from 7:00-7:45PM, and then socialize and chat about books with other readers from 7:45-8:30PM (or keep reading or shop the store if you prefer).
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BOGO Sale, Recurring Event

BOGO Saturday

Saturday
,
Oct
11
All day
Hockessin BookShelf
Every Second Saturday, buy one USED book and get the second book of equal or lesser value for FREE!
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author event, book signing

PopUp Book Signing

Sunday
,
Oct
12
12 PM
Hockessin BookShelf
Stop in to meet author Rose Diell who will be visiting from London. Help her celebrate the paperback release of Fledging?. Signed copies will be available for purchase.
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Book Signing, Local Authors

Local Author Showcase

Saturday
,
Oct
18
10-11am
Hockessin BookShelf
Meet local authors Henry Corrigan and Kevin Lagowski. Signed copies of their books will be available for purchase.
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Author Event, Book Signing

PopUp Book Signing

Wednesday
,
Oct
22
5-6 PM
Hockessin BookShelf
We are thrilled to be hosting two-time Newbery Medal winner, National Book Award finalist, and bestselling author Erin Entrada Kelly at the BookShelf again! Erin will be signing books and chatting with her readers. Reserve your copy NOW
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children's event, scary stories, free

Middle-Grade Scary Story Workshop

Wednesday
,
Oct
22
6:30 PM
Hockessin BookShelf
An interactive workshop with Two-time Newbery Medalist | National Book Award Finalist | NYT bestseller, Erin Entrada Kelly, focusing on telling scary stories. Audience: Young storytellers (10-12 years old). RSVP Required
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halloween, children, family friendly

Book-or-Treat

Saturday
,
Oct
25
10AM - 4PM
Hockessin BookShelf
Celebrate Halloween with the Hockessin BookShelf We are a stop on the Candy Corn Trail! All children who arrive in costume will receive a free USED book and a treat
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ghost stories, author event

Spooky Storytelling

Saturday
,
Oct
25
7 PM
Hockessin BookShelf
Join Master of Scaremonies author G. R. Hastings for an evening of spooky fun. Come and enjoy the scary stories or sign up to tell or read one of your own. This event is BYOB and for ages 18+. RSVP requested.
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Book Club, Literary Fiction

Eat Drink Read

Thursday
,
Oct
30
1:00pm
La Tonalteca, Lantana Square
Join us for a discussion of this month's selection!
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Book Club, Literary Fiction

Eat Drink Read

Thursday
,
Oct
30
6:30pm
Harpers Asian Bistro
Join us for a discussion of this month's selection!
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Book Group, Literary, Community

Silent Book Club

Tuesday
,
Nov
04
7 PM
Hockessin BookShelf
Join the National Movement! This is the no pressure book club of your dreams! Bring any book of your choice (or pick up one from the store) to read on your own from 7:00-7:45PM, and then socialize and chat about books with other readers from 7:45-8:30PM (or keep reading or shop the store if you prefer).
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BOGO Sale, Recurring Event

BOGO Saturday

Saturday
,
Nov
08
All day
Hockessin BookShelf
Every Second Saturday, buy one USED book and get the second book of equal or lesser value for FREE!
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Book Group, Mystery

Mystery Lovers Book Club

Monday
,
Nov
10
11:30am
2 Fat Guys, Hockessin, DE
Join us to discuss this month's book.
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Book Group, Mystery

Mystery Lovers Book Club

Monday
,
Nov
10
6:30pm
Hockessin BookShelf
Join us to discuss this month's book.
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Book Signing, Local Authors

Local Author Showcase

Saturday
,
Nov
15
10-11AM
Hockessin BookShelf
Meet local authors Angela R. Strong and Dave Tabler. Signed copies of their books will be available for purchase.
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Crrafter-Noon with Kathie

Sunday
,
Nov
16
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Hockesin BookShelf
Join Kathie Giaquinta of Kathie's Paper Art for a holiday ornament and greeting card workshop. Each participant will make at least one house ornament and card. $35 per participant. RSVP required!
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Book Club, Literary Fiction

Eat Drink Read

Thursday
,
Nov
20
6:30pm
Back Burner Restaurant
Join us for a discussion of this month's selection!
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Book Club, Literary Fiction

Eat Drink Read

Thursday
,
Nov
20
1:00pm
Two Stones Pub
Join us for a discussion of this month's selection!
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Book Club, Family Friendly

Family SIlent Book Club

Sunday
,
Nov
23
11AM -12PM
Hockessin BookShelf
Come read with us! We'll read for 20 minutes and then gather to chat about our books and make recommendations. Pick out a book to read or bring your own and read in the company of others. *For independent readers age 8 and up (no reading aloud
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author event, book signing, children, local interest

PopUp Book Signing

Sunday
,
Dec
07
12-1 PM
Hockessin BookShelf
Stop in to meet award-winning author/educator, Annette Whipple. Annette will be signing books and chatting with readers.
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Author Event, Book Group

Book Group with the Author

Wednesday
,
Dec
17
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Hockessin BookShelf
Exclusive Event with Jason Rekulak featuring his book: The Last One at the Wedding.
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Author Event, Book Signing

Evening with the Author Jocelyn Jane Cox

Wednesday
,
Mar
18
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Hockessin BookShelf
Join us for a discussion, Q&A, and book signing with Hockessin native, Jocelyn Jane Cox in celebration of her debut memoir, Motion Dazzle. Reserve your copy now and RSVP!
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