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6.2 Vocabulary
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6.3 Grammar
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7. Libraries Local and Boston Massachusetts:
7.1 Framingham Public Library: http://www.framinghamlibrary.org/
7.2 The Metro West Minuteman Library Network: http://www.mln.lib.ma.us/
NOTE:
You can reserve free museum passes to many Boston and Metrowest museums at the library. You must reserve in advance and in person, using your library card.
7.3 Boston Public Library (BPL)
The first publicly supported municipal library in the US, it is located in Copley Square, on the Green Line, in Back Bay, Boston.
http://www.bpl.org/
You can speak to a reference librarian over the phone for free. BPL hosts exhibits, speakers, activities, etc. If you get a BPL card, you gain access to more resources online. Library cards are free, but you must go in person to get one.
8. Places to Visit/ Things to do (*especially for families with children)
8.1 *Boston Children’s Museum: http://www.bostonkids.org/index2.html
8.2 *Discovery Museum in Acton: http://www.discoverymuseums.org/
8.3 Museum of Science: http://www.mos.org/
8.4 Museum of Fine Arts: http://www.mfa.org/
8.5 *Has special children’s programs, some free: http://www.mfa.org/calendar/sub.asp?key=12&subkey=62
[admission for kids under 17 is free in out of school hours]
8.6 *Orchard House in Concord, MA: Especially for girls ages 10-13 and women who read and loved Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, famous 19th century author who lived in Concord: http://www.louisamayalcott.org/
8.7 John F. Kennedy Library and Museum http://www.jfklibrary.org/
In Boston, on the Red Line, it is housed in a beautiful building designed by I.M.Pei looking out over the Boston Harbour. The museum honors our 35th president and has a regular set of exhibits about JFK’s life and presidency, as well as hosting special events throughout the year, some free.
8.8 *Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst MA, about an hour and a half west of Framingham. http://www.picturebookart.org/
9. RECREATION
Many free or inexpensive activities
9.1 Local Walks: http://www.oocities.org/amcwalks/index.html
9.2 Mass. State Parks Website (Day use or camping): http://www.mass.gov/dcr/forparks.htm
9.3 Walden Pond, Concord, MA http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/wldn.htm
9.4 Pick Your Own Apples… (FAESL is not endorsing any of these in particular) Local orchards often have other family friendly activities during apple picking season, such as hay rides, tasty apple desserts for sale, etc.
9.5 List of Massachusetts orchards:
http://www.visit-massachusetts.com/current_category.2213/companies_list.html
9.6 Another list of Massachusetts orchards: http://gonewengland.about.com/cs/farmersmarkets/a/aaappleharvest.htm
Local farm not on these lists:
9.7 Marino Farm, Natick: http://www.lookoutfarm.com/
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