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Summer Challenge Kick Off Party

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

Level up at the C. Burr Artz Library at our Summer Challenge Kick Off Party! Gamers and non-gamers, young and old, will find a craft, obstacle course, or video game right up their alley! One Up Games will be joining us to bring you a retro gaming experience. This is your chance to step back […]

How-To Fest 2025 @ C. Burr Artz Library

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

Enjoy a fun-filled day of discovery at How-To Fest 2025! Dig into the creativity and connect with our strong and vibrant community as they show off their unique businesses, hobbies, skills, and passions. With interactive demonstrations and exciting resources spread throughout the library, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Join us, spark your curiosity, and […]

Book Launch for local author Sarah Adler!

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

New book alert! Ready for your next summer romance? On Tuesday, June 24 at C. Burr Artz Public Library from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm as we celebrate the release of local author Sarah Adler’s latest book FINDERS KEEPERS! Sarah will be discussing her work with fellow romance author Katie Duggan. Following their conversation, Sarah […]

Book Talk & Signing – Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free

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

Announcing an exciting evening celebrating the definitive new book about the life and legacy of fashion pioneer and Frederick native Claire McCardell! Book author Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson will share insights from Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free, to be released by Simon & Schuster on June 17, 2025. The book talk and reception will take place Wednesday, June […]

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Author Talk with Barbara Pronin about her new WWII novel

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

Join us Sunday, June 29 from 2:00-3:00 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 will […]

Tween/Teen Intro to Citizen Science @ C. Burr Artz Public Library

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

Come learn what citizen science is and how you can be a scientist in your very own backyard! We'll teach you about the iNaturalist app and learn how to identify nature using it.

Curious Iguana Presents: The Spiritual Wisdom of Trees with Beth Norcross & Leah Rampy

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 6:30-7:30 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 trees […]

Curious Iguana Presents: Sarah Pekkanen, author of 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 […]

Join Curious Iguana and author Laura Resau for an afternoon of literary magic!

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 […]