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Books! The Magic is Real! with Joe Romano

a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
2025-07-17 13:00:00 2025-07-17 14:00:00 America/New_York Books! The Magic is Real! with Joe Romano Waldorf West Branch -

Thursday, July 17
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-17 13:00:00 2025-07-17 14:00:00 America/New_York Books! The Magic is Real! with Joe Romano A magic show focusing on popular children's books with Joe Romano! Waldorf West 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!" You'll get to see characters such as Greg Heffley, Spider-Man, and more! Volunteers will be able to perform incredible feats of magic, so don't miss out!

About the Presenter: Joe Romano 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.

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

Please contact westref@ccplonline.org or call us at 301-645-1395 with any questions!

This year’s 2025 Summer Learning Challenge was made possible through the generous support provided by the Citizens for the Charles County Public Library, Inc.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Presenter | Learning Challenge |

TAGS: | Summer Learning Challenge |

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.

Waldorf West Branch
Phone: 301-645-1395
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Sat, Jun 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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