Events

Unity Campaign Book Drive

Purchase new children's books in-store to put in the drop box between March 1-31 for The United Way of Frederick County's Unity Campaign! Learn more about the Unity Campaign here.

James Riley Meet + Greet

Curious Iguana 12 N Market St, Frederick, Maryland

Join us at Curious Iguana at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, April 1 for a meet-and-greet with author James Riley as he promotes his new book, The Dragon’s Apprentice. After spending […]

Mike Tidwell: The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue

Frederick Book Arts Center 127 S Carroll St, Frederick, MD, United States

Please join us Wednesday, April 2 from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Frederick Book Arts Center for an evening with author Mike Tidwell. Mike will discuss his new novel The Lost […]

Paws Around Town First Saturday: Jenn’s Uncommon Critters

Curious Iguana 12 N Market St, Frederick, Maryland

Snakes, lizards, and… dragons? Oh my! We are excited to welcome local animal rescue and non-profit Jenn’s Uncommon Critters to join us as part of our First Saturday fun! From […]

Great Big Beautiful Life Release Day

Curious Iguana 12 N Market St, Frederick, Maryland

Calling all romance and Emily Henry fans! To celebrate the release of Emily’s new book Great Big Beautiful Life, we will have some free goodies at the store for those […]

Nicole Cuffy: O Sinners!

Give Rise Studio 125 S Carroll St #101, Frederick, MD, United States

Join us on Friday, April 25 at 6:30 pm to dive deep into cult culture with author Nicole Cuffy as she discusses her new novel O Sinners! with local author […]

Independent Bookstore Day 2025

Curious Iguana 12 N Market St, Frederick, Maryland

Save the date! Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with us on Saturday, April 26, anytime between 10 am-8 pm! What is Independent Bookstore Day? A nationwide celebration of indie bookstores! Here’s […]

In-Store Meet + Greet with Clay McLeod Chapman

Curious Iguana 12 N Market St, Frederick, Maryland

We are delighted to host Clay McLeod Chapman for an in-store meet & greet on Saturday, April 26 as part of our Indie Bookstore Day fun! His new book, Wake […]

Aliza Layne Meet + Greet

Curious Iguana 12 N Market St, Frederick, Maryland

Join us at Curious Iguana at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, April 30 for a meet-and-greet with author Aliza Layne as she promotes her new book, Beetle & the Chimera Carnival. […]

Find Waldo Local 2025

Where’s Waldo? In Downtown Frederick, of course! Celebrating its 13th year in July 2025, Find Waldo Local has become a beloved summertime event in communities nationwide. This year, Candlewick Press […]

Happy Camper: A Summer Book Fair for Adults

Attaboy Barrel House 24 S Wisner St ste 110, Frederick, MD, United States

Gather 'round the campfire; it's time for Happy Camper: A Summer Book Fair for Adults! Join us for an evening of summer camp nostalgia, complete with your favorite Attaboy beers […]