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Join Navigation Games for Vampire Orienteering, a free and fun outdoor event for all ages at Danehy Park! Teams of 2–4 people will travel through the park and use a special map to look for checkpoints — before vampires steal them! The event is offered by Navigation Games and sponsored by the City of Cambridge Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP).

Join us for stories and a craft project! This month we will make paper dolls. For children of all ages and their grown-ups.

The City is pleased to release the 2020 Canopy Assessment completed by the University of Vermont, which shows that the implementation of the Urban Forestry Master Plan is improving our tree canopy. Building canopy is a slow and steady race, but we are seeing substantive progress. The investments in tree plantings and maintenance combined with tree preservation initiatives are reversing the loss of tree canopy.

Kids in 6th, 7th and 8th grade can come to the Library to create hand-made cards and wrapping paper using print-making techniques! Snacks provided. No registration necessary.

Join us for a family movie at the Library! We will be screening GOAT - PG (Columbia Pictures, 2026). Light snacks will be provided. You may also bring your dinner to eat while you watch!

Harvard Book Store and the Cambridge Public Library welcome Craig Thompson—cartoonist and the author of the award-winning books Blankets, Carnet de Voyage, Good-bye Chunky Rice, and Habibi—for a discussion of his new memoir Ginseng Roots. Registration is required.

Learn how to be safer online with accounts and passwords. We will provide an overview of frauds and scams to watch out for. To view and register for other Basic Tech Classes at the Library, please go to tinyurl.com/basictechclass. Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Harvard Book Store and the Cambridge Public Library welcome Gabrielle Hamilton—chef and owner of Prune restaurant in New York City’s East Village, and award-winning author of Blood, Bones & Butter—for a discussion of her memoir Next of Kin. Registration is required.

A Special Event is a large event such as a festival, road race, parade, film shoot or walkathon. Such events may feature entertainment, amusement rides and food and beverages. Special events may require a number of permits from various City departments depending on the size and nature of the event. The City's Public Works Department manages the City's Special Event program.

Unleash your creativity at our open crafting program for adults! Bring your own project or start something new with our assortment of materials and supplies. This self-guided, relaxed environment is perfect for crafting enthusiasts of all levels to enjoy a casual evening and connect with others. Snacks provided! Registration is helpful but not required.