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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
