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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!

2026-07-07 14:00:00 2026-07-07 15:00:00 America/New_York Books! The Magic is Real with Joe Romano Potomac Branch -

Tuesday, July 07
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-07 14:00:00 2026-07-07 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! This program is a ticketed event. Tickets will be handed out one hour prior to the event's start time. Potomac Branch -

A magic show focusing on popular children's books with Joe Romano! This program is a ticketed event. Tickets will be handed out one hour prior to the event's start time.

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!

This program is a ticketed event. Tickets will be handed out one hour prior to the event's start time. Please contact potoref@ccplonline.org or call us at 301-375-7375 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.

Potomac Branch

Phone: 301-375-7375

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Mon, Jun 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 26 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 28 Closed

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Tue, Jun 23, 9:30am - 9:50am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Jun 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Potomac Book Club meets monthly to discuss a wide range of adult contemporary fiction.

Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hop into your time machine and journey back to the time of everyone's favorite giant monsters: Dinosaurs!

Tue, Jun 30, 9:30am - 9:50am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Jun 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Disabled Veterans Outreach Specialist & Local Veterans Employment Representative from MD Department of Labor Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning shares about veteran resources.

Tue, Jul 07, 9:30am - 9:50am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Jul 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
A magic show focusing on popular children's books with Joe Romano! This program is a ticketed event. Tickets will be handed out one hour prior to the event's start time.

Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
We're putting away technology and connecting with ourselves by creating with our hands. Come in to paint your own mini masterpiece!

Tue, Jul 14, 9:30am - 9:50am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Jul 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Come learn how to make gimbap and other Korean foods with the Korean American Cultural Arts Foundation!

Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us and the National Aquarium as we take a prehistoric dive into our oceans! This is a ticketed event. Tickets will be handed out one hour prior to the event's start time.

Mon, Jul 20, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Celebrate National Moth Week at the Potomac Branch. Each day in the week of 7/20-7/24 we will be exploring a different moth native to the state of Maryland.

Tue, Jul 21, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Celebrate National Moth Week at the Potomac Branch. Each day in the week of 7/20-7/24 we will be exploring a different moth native to the state of Maryland.

Tue, Jul 21, 9:30am - 9:50am
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us and Turtle Dance Music for a super fun bubble, comedy, and music show for people of all ages and abilities! Registration is required for each person attending the program.

Wed, Jul 22, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Celebrate National Moth Week at the Potomac Branch. Each day in the week of 7/20-7/24 we will be exploring a different moth native to the state of Maryland.

Thu, Jul 23, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Celebrate National Moth Week at the Potomac Branch. Each day in the week of 7/20-7/24 we will be exploring a different moth native to the state of Maryland.

Thu, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Potomac Book Club meets monthly to discuss a wide range of adult contemporary fiction.