Library's Salem Unplugged Week begins Jan. 23

Carlee Wright
Statesman Journal
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Paradise of Samoa dance troupe, which performed at the World Beat Festival, will perform for the Kids' Late Night at the Salem Public Library, a party for those kids who were faithful to their unplugged pledge.
  • “Salem Unplugged Week” Jan. 23-29; sign up by Jan. 22 online or Jan. 23 at library
  • Kids’ Late Night at the Library, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Jan. 29

Kids, take the pledge and turn off your screen for “Salem Unplugged Week” Jan. 23-29.

Formerly called “No Screens Week,” this Salem Public Library event encourages kids to make a pledge and turn off their TVs, movies, gaming systems, etc. for a week. Those who do are eligible for the reward event on Friday, Jan. 29.

Although the no-screens week begins Jan. 23, there is still time to make the pledge.

To participate, fill out the “Salem Unplugged Week” pledge online at http://bit.ly/1WuTAF4 now through Jan. 22 or in person at the Salem Public Library Children’s Desk through Jan. 23.

Then, unplug Jan. 23-29. Keep busy with board games, crafts, outdoor play and books.

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You can sign up on Saturday (Jan. 23) as long as you haven’t turned on your screens,” Youth Services Senior Librarian Jessica Marie said.

Previously, the week of no screens concluded with the Library Camp-in, but due to safety, the camp-in will be replaced by the Kids’ Late Night at the Library, which will take place 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29.

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We are making the Kid’s Late Night spectacular,” Marie said. “The theme is Island Dreams. We will have Paradise of Samoa dancers and all kinds of fun activities, snacks, crafts, a scavenger hunt and an obstacle course.”

The Paradise of Samoa Dancers combine live music and narration to take audiences on a tour of the Pacific Islands. To ensure that all attendees get to participate, the troupe will dance at 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. in Loucks Auditorium.

Youth Services Manager Karen Fischer said she hopes people will give the new event a try.

“We will have lots of cool stuff. (People) may be surprised how much fun they have and how glad they are they came and did this.”

Email cwright2@StatesmanJournal.com, call (503) 399-6671, or follow on Twitter @CarleeWrightSJ

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