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Books! The Magic is Real! with Joe Romano. Can You Dig It? 2026 Summer Learning Challenge. Thank you to the C4CCPL for supporting the 2026 Summer Learning Challenge!

Books! The Magic is Real with Joe Romano

a CCPL Summer Learning Challenge Program!
2026-07-06 14:00:00 2026-07-06 15:00:00 America/New_York Books! The Magic is Real with Joe Romano P.D. Brown Memorial Branch -

Monday, July 06
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-06 14:00:00 2026-07-06 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! P.D. Brown Memorial 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.

Books! The Magic is Real!

Registration is not required. Please contact pdbrownref@ccplonline.org or call us at 301-645-2864 with any questions!

This year’s 2026 Summer Learning Challenge was made possible through the generous support provided by the Citizens for the Charles County Public Library, Inc.

The Citizens for the 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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