Events

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 Up and Open Your Eyes, is a riveting thriller about a country hypnotized by propaganda media channels. Clay will be at Curious Iguana from 2:00 […]

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. Aliza will be at the Iguana to meet fans and sign books! This event is free and open to the public. Books will be available […]

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 […]

Michelle Jabès Corpora: His Face Is the Sun

Urbana Regional Library 9020 Amelung St, Frederick, Maryland, United States

Enter a magical work inspired by Ancient Egypt with us on Tuesday, May 6 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm! We are excited to celebrate the book launch of Michelle Jabès Corpora’s YA novel His Face Is the Sun. Set in a mythical kingdom inspired by the land of the Nile River, this story follows […]

Author Panel with Cat Pleska, Karen Salyer McElmurray, and Magin LaSov Gregg

Middletown Library 31 E Green St, Middletown, MD, United States

We are delighted to welcome authors Cat Pleska and Karen Salyer McElmurray to speak with Magin LaSov Gregg about their latest novels in a unique author panel. Focusing on themes of identity, faith, and human connection, Cat’s book My Life in Water and Karen’s book I Could Name God in Twelve Ways each reveals the […]

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: […]

Nilah Magruder: Creaky Acres

Urbana Regional Library 9020 Amelung St, Frederick, Maryland, United States

Interested in creating your own graphic novel? Come join us on Sunday, May 18 at Urbana Regional Library from 2:00 pm-3:00 pm to hear from author-illustrator Nilah Magruder! Nilah will be sharing about her creative process for her latest work, Creaky Acres. Following her talk, Nilah will answer questions and sign books. Copies of Creaky […]

Tayler Brianne: Make Yourself at Home

Curious Iguana 12 N Market St, Frederick, Maryland

Local poet alert! Saturday, May 24, we are excited to welcome local poet Tayler Brianne for a meet & greet at our store as she promotes her latest book, Make Yourself at Home. Tayler will be at Curious Iguana from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm to meet readers and sign books. Copies of Make Yourself […]

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 […]

Robert Fersh: From Conflict to Convergence

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

Please join us for an evening with author Robert Fersh as he discusses his book From Conflict to Convergence, which draws on his experience with conflict resolution as a former policy maker. Rob will discuss the ideas and strategies presented in his book and how they can be applied in our local community. Afterwards, he […]

Enfys J. Book: Queer Rites

Curious Iguana 12 N Market St, Frederick, Maryland

Join us on June’s First Saturday in Downtown Frederick as we kick off Pride Month! We are excited to welcome local author Enfys J. Book for a meet & greet at our store as they promote their latest book, Queer Rites. Enfys will be at Curious Iguana from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm on Saturday, […]