Film Screening: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)

The 1971 Gene Wilder classic gets a free, family-friendly screening at the Merlo library branch, with English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. The 98-minute musical follows Charlie Bucket through Willy Wonka’s fantastical chocolate factory, complete with Oompa-Loompas and the film’s famously catchy songs. It’s a solid Saturday morning option on November 21 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM for anyone who wants to share a childhood favorite with a new generation, or revisit it themselves. Part of the Chicago Public Library’s Community Cinema series, which runs screenings at branches across the city.