Our Story

Our Story

A popular literary hub for locals and tourists alike

Curious Iguana owners Marlene and Tom England are no strangers to downtown Frederick’s business community-they also own Dancing Bear Toys and Games, which opened in 2000 and thrives at 15 East Patrick Street, and WordPlay, which opened in 2020 and is located in Wardensville, WV.

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Curious Iguana owners Marlene and Tom England are no strangers to downtown Frederick’s business community—they also own Dancing Bear Toys and Gifts, which opened in 2000 and thrives at 15 East Patrick Street. 

A heart for the Frederick community

In addition to a bookstore and community gathering space, the Iguana is a benefit corporation. Each month, we donate a portion of the store’s sales to different nonprofits that support literacy in our local community. 

We also have a big heart for the Frederick community, offering as much support as we can to local schools, non-profits, and other organizations. That’s why the change jar on our counter doesn’t fund pizza deliveries—it’s for COIPP, a wonderful non-profit that provides much-needed resources for children of incarcerated parents in our community. If you’re interested in school or nonprofit partnership opportunities, email info@curiousiguana.com.

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