Events

Global Voices 2025

Grace United Church of Christ 25 E 2nd St, Frederick, MD, United States

Explore literary fiction by international authors with our Global Voices Book Club, meeting at 7 pm on last Wednesdays, January through October, at Grace United Church of Christ, Room 3 (lefthand entrance at end of hall), 25 East 2nd Street,  Downtown Frederick. Parking is available on the street and in Church Street parking deck. Featured titles are […]

Susie Dumond: Bed and Breakup

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

What if the happily ever after didn’t work out? Join us on Thursday, June 26 from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm to find out in Susie Dumond’s latest novel, Bed and Breakup, in which a separated couple crosses paths once again, this time to renovate and sell the inn that they opened together when they first married. […]

Barbara Pronin: Winter’s End

C. Burr Artz Public Library 110 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States

Join us Sunday, June 29 from 2 pm-3 pm for an afternoon with the lovely Barbara Pronin as she talks about her latest novel Winter’s End, a story that explores the lives of the women of the Dutch Resistance during WWII. Following her talk, Barbara will answer questions and sign books. Copies of Winter’s End […]

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 and the American Booksellers Association are again teaming up with over 300 independent bookstores nationwide, including us, Curious Iguana, for some hide-and-seek fun designed to […]

Second Tuesday Book Club

ACNB Bank 2 North Market Street, Frederick, MD, United States

Formerly Tuesdays with Tea. Join us on second Tuesdays, January through November, at 11 AM for a line-up of literary fiction that explores culture, community, friendship, and family. Second Tuesday Book Club meets at ACNB Bank, 2 North Market Street, just steps away from Curious Iguana. Featured titles are 20% off at Curious Iguana (just […]

Kate Myers: Salty

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

Put on your sunglasses for this fun summer murder mystery! Join us on Tuesday, July 8 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm as we dive in with Kate Myers and her new book, Salty. This story follows two sisters who team up to uncover the real designs behind their rich employer’s shady development plans. Kate […]

New & Notable Virtual Book Club 2025

Read and discuss recently released literary fiction, fantasy, and science fiction, hosted by Curious Iguana bookseller Shelby. Featured titles are 20% off at Curious Iguana (just mention New & Notable at checkout). Registration is required. Register for the month's you'd like to participate in by clicking the individual links below. 2025 Featured titles: January 8: […]

Beth Norcross and Leah Rampy: Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees

C. Burr Artz Public Library 110 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States

Please join us Thursday, July 10 at C. Burr Artz Public Library from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm for an evening with authors Beth Norcross and Leah Rampy as they discuss their latest book, Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees. Drawing on their collective knowledge of spirituality, ecology, and forestry, Beth and Leah reveal the profound impact […]

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 and seltzers, and plenty of books! All the fun happens 5:00-8:00 pm on Thursday, July 17, at our “campground” Attaboy Barrel House, which will remain […]

Super Waldo Saturday 2025

Curious Iguana 12 N Market St, Frederick, Maryland

Dress up as Waldo and show your passport at a select list of participating businesses to get various deals and promos on Saturday, July 19, during business hours! Stay tuned for the list of participating businesses. Want to learn more about Find Waldo Local? Click here.

Linda Murphy Marshall and Rhonda Zimlich

Middletown Senior Center 101 Prospect St, Middletown, MD, United States

On Sunday, July 20 from 2:00 pm-3:00pm, please join us for a special afternoon at the Middletown Senior Center with authors Linda Murphy Marshall and Rhonda Zimlich. Linda and Rhonda will discuss their novels Immersion and Raising Panic, focusing on the protagonists’ journeys of self-discovery. After their talk, the authors will answer questions and sign […]

We Found Waldo Celebration

C. Burr Artz Public Library 110 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States

Join us at C. Burr Artz Library on Sunday, July 27, from 2 pm-3 pm for our annual We Found Waldo Celebration!  Please note: Waldo hunters must turn in their passports to Curious Iguana by Saturday, July 26, by closing time, and must attend the We Found Waldo Celebration on Sunday, July 27, to be […]