Events

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 […]

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 […]

Sarah Pekkanen: The Locked Ward

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

Join us on Thursday, August 7 from 6:30-7:30 pm for a thrilling evening with best-selling author Sarah Pekkanen as she discusses her newest novel, The Locked Ward, with fellow author Alex Finlay. This suspenseful story centers around two estranged twin sisters: one suspected of murder and held in an institution, the other struggling to figure […]

Laura Resau: The Alchemy of Flowers

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

Ever wondered about the magic it takes to craft a story? Join us on Sunday, August 10 from 2:00- 3:00 pm at C. Burr Artz Library to hear from Laura Resau as she discusses the writing process behind her latest novel The Alchemy of Flowers. The story follows a woman who takes a unique job […]

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 […]

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: […]