Sweet Beginnings with Milton Hershey School and Hershey's Chocolate – Kennett Library

Join us for a free, family-friendly literacy and history program celebrating the life and legacy of Milton Hershey. Enjoy an engaging read-aloud about Hershey’s journey as an entrepreneur and philanthropist, followed by hands-on activities for children of all ages. Kids can explore real cacao beans, dress up as Milton Hershey, take a Polaroid keepsake photo, color creative activity sheets, and take home small giveaways. The presenter — a graduate of Milton Hershey School — will also share a brief personal perspective on how the school continues Hershey’s mission of helping children thrive. This interactive program blends literacy, creativity, and character-building themes like perseverance, kindness, and giving back. It also connects to this year’s Summer Reading theme by showing how “leve

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