The Sweetest Job Ever: My Time in the Candy Industry

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Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on February 10, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
  • This event is for registrants age 18 Years and above.

Program Description

Event Details

Historian Jim Gibbons, discuss his years as a sales rep for Brach's Candy Company. From the enticing smell of the plant, to the eye-twinkling displays in the stores, you'll learn all the tricks of the trade that help you select your treats. Gibbons will take you back to a time when life was sweet and make you feel like a kid in a candy store.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts November 3rd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens November 10th.

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