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The Cambridge Fire and Police Departments are once again seeking donations for their respective holiday drives to help children and seniors in need.

Greene-Rose Heritage Park lies along Harvard Street near the intersection with Moore Street. There is also an access point from Broadway near the intersection with Windsor Street. The park was expanded and renovated in 2008 and now includes a children’s playground, water play area, open field, benches, landscaping and trees, and public art installations.

List of holidays when library branches will be closed throughout the year

Our Merlin Missions book group is for Magic Tree House fans ages 5-10 who are ready for these longer adventures about Jack and Annie! Check out a copy of the book beforehand, or download it from the Libby app. Our September book is Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #1: Christmas in Camelot. This book group will meet virtually and in person at the O'Connell Branch. Please register below if you would like to attend virtually. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants one hour before the event. Need a laptop or hotspot to participate? Call the O'Connell Branch at 617-349-4019. For questions about the Magic Tree House Book Club, please email cmeisler@cambridgema.gov.

Our monthly "Graphics Are Great!" book group is for kids aged 8-12. Check out a copy of the book beforehand, or download it from the Libby app. Our July book is Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas. This book group will meet virtually and in person at the O'Connell Branch. Please register below if you would like to attend virtually. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants one hour before the event. Need a laptop or hotspot to participate? Call the O'Connell Branch at 617-349-4019. For questions about the "Graphics Are Great!" Book Club, please email cmeisler@cambridgema.gov.

As part of the Five-Year Street and Sidewalk Reconstruction Plan, Huron Ave, from Fresh Pond Place to Fresh Pond Parkway, is scheduled for reconstruction. This project will include paving, sidewalk improvements and utility installations. Cushing Plaza, located at Cushing Street and Huron Avenue, is scheduled for reconstruction to allow stormwater to infiltrate and provide enhanced biochar and compost soil for the new trees and garden plantings.

Leaves are falling and fall is here! Let’s learn about the trees in the park through leaf rubbings! We’ll start with a story, then we’ll have crayons and paper available to make beautiful art with the leaves you find on the ground. For an extra challenge, see if you can figure out which tree your leaf came from. Recommended for children ages 5-8. In the event of rain, this program will take place in the Curious George Room inside the Library.

Love storytelling? Love Fresh Pond? Want to create and share your stories about how the world of trees, bees and waterfowl pleases you? Come take a short walk with Ranger Jean to learn the stories of nature at Fresh Pond and then, over tea and cookies, storyteller Amy Tighe will show you how to create and share your own stories. A Water Department and Friends of Fresh Pond Reservation workshop - FREE! Please register with Ranger Jean at jrogers@cambridgema.gov.

All ages are welcome to join us as we search the water and trees for birds! Fresh Pond Reservation attracts many birds as they migrate south for the winter, and provides many others with year round homes. You never know what you might see during fall migration! A limited supply of binoculars will be available. Registration is required for this event. The walk will meet outside the ranger station/water department building at Fresh Pond. In case of inclement weather, this event will be canceled. For more information, contact the O'Neill Branch at 617-349-4023.

Safety tips to keep in mind during the holiday season