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Saturday Movie and Craft
2025-07-12 10:30:00 2025-07-12 12:00:00 America/New_York Saturday Movie and Craft Enjoy viewing the 1970 film release of "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory." Run time 100 min (G). Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Saturday, July 12
10:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-12 10:30:00 2025-07-12 12:00:00 America/New_York Saturday Movie and Craft Enjoy viewing the 1970 film release of "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory." Run time 100 min (G). Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Lacey Branch

Lacey Meeting Room

Enjoy viewing the 1970 film release of "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory." Run time 100 min (G).

Celebrate Ocean County Library's 100th Anniversary with a different decade each month. June is the 1970s. Enjoy viewing the 1970 film release of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and complete an accompanying craft. 

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | Seniors | Kids | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Movie | DIY/Craft |

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Lacey Branch
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Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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