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Books! The Magic is Real with Joe Romano!

A 2024 CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
2024-07-11 14:00:00 2024-07-11 15:00:00 America/New_York Books! The Magic is Real with Joe Romano! La Plata Branch -

Thursday, July 11
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-11 14:00:00 2024-07-11 15:00:00 America/New_York Books! The Magic is Real with Joe Romano! A magic show focusing on popular children's books with Joe Romano! La Plata Branch -

A magic show focusing on popular children's books with Joe Romano!

Come spend an afternoon mesmerized by exciting new magic and illusion to bring popular children's books to life with the captivating show "Books! The Magic is Real!" Volunteers will be able to perform incredible feats of magic, so don't miss out!

This program is a ticketed event. Tickets will be handed out one hour prior to the event's start time.


About the Presenter: 


Motivational performer Joe Romano has appeared in front of over 2 million elementary school children. His productions of “Books! The Magic is Real!” & "Green Magic!" delight children with their mix of education and magic!


He has appeared in every major theme park in the United States including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, Knott's Berry Farm, Six Flags Texas and Six Flags America. His appearances include The White House, Disney Cruise Lines and halftime appearances at The Washington Redskins football games. Most recently, Romano was chosen to open for First Lady, Michele Obama at the "Read Across America" celebration at the Library of Congress.

The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Charles County Public Library.

Charles County Public Library events are accessible for all. If you have an accessibility request, please contact programs@ccplonline.org three business days prior to the event.

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