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The History of the Hershey Chocolate Company Zoom Event

Ages 12 and up

2021-02-11 19:00:00 2021-02-11 21:00:00 America/Chicago The History of the Hershey Chocolate Company Zoom Event Learn about Milton S. Hershey’s successes and failures long before his name became synonymous with quality milk chocolate. Warrenville Public Library District -

Thursday, February 11
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-02-11 19:00:00 2021-02-11 21:00:00 America/Chicago The History of the Hershey Chocolate Company Zoom Event Learn about Milton S. Hershey’s successes and failures long before his name became synonymous with quality milk chocolate. Warrenville Public Library District -

Learn about Milton S. Hershey’s successes and failures long before his name became synonymous with quality milk chocolate.

Today the name Hershey is synonymous with quality milk chocolate, but that wasn't always the case. Historical presenter Laura Keyes will also explore how Hershey and his wife Catherine decided to give away their fortune.  


This event will be held online using Zoom. To participate, all you need is a device (desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone) with a camera, microphone and an internet connection. Or, if you don't have a device, you can call into the event with your phone.

Register to receive the Zoom event link.

 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |

TAGS: | history |

Warrenville Public Library District

memberservices@warrenville.com
Phone: 630/393-1171

Hours
Mon, Nov 18 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 19 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 20 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 21 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 22 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Nov 23 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 24 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Warrenville Public Library District was established in 1979 to provide library services to the residents of Warrenville and nearby unincorporated areas. The District operates out of a single facility located at 28W751 Stafford Place, Warrenville, IL.

Through warrenville.com, 24/7 services include digital content availability, database use, event registration and the ability to place books and other items on hold through the catalog.

In 2020, WPLD joined the SWAN Library Services consortium, making over 8,000,000 items available to our members.

WPLD members and guests have access to many amenities: Study and Meeting Rooms, Quiet Room with fireplace, casual seating areas, Discovery Room for children, Teen Lounge, cold beverage vending café, free wifi and computers.

The library is located in the heart of Warrenville’s civic center near the intersection of Batavia and Butterfield Roads. Additional parking and a second entrance are available off of Mount St. and Manning Avenue. 

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