Minnesota entertainer Dennis Warner brings this connection to MLPL’s 2017 Summer Reading Program
We’re all Beads on One String,
Every man, every woman, boy and girl,
Beads on One String, We’re one world.
The song “Beads on One String,” by Minnesota folk singer, songwriter and entertainer Dennis Warner began simply as an uptempo and fun song about how, “We’re more alike than we are different.”
The words of Warner’s song then evolved into a children’s book illustrated by Alison Love Unzelman. That combination then led to the creation of “The Beads on One String Project,” an elementary school curriculum used across the country as a meaningful and fun way to teach kids about the negative effects of bullying, the positive effects of recognizing a “connectedness” to each other by embracing diversity and provides for character education and positive behavioral intervention and supports.
Warner shared additional sing-a-long numbers on top of his program’s centerpiece musical selection.
Warner describes his performances in this way: It’s not enough to just show up and sing a few songs. I’m an entertainer at heart. My concert is more than the music. It want it to be fun, and hopefully, a bit through-provoking, too. It’s also the conversation, the stories and the connection. I am grateful to be given that opportunity. Peace.
Warner appeared in Mountain Lake Public LIbrary (MLPL) this afternoon (Tuesday, June 13) as one link in the 2017 Summer Reading Program, Reading by Design. His program was funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
MLPL Head Librarian Carol Lehman encourages the area’s young readers to take part in this summer’s reading program, with this participation leading them to “imagine . . . read . . . design.”
Part of the program is a “Make & Take” craft activity at the library every Tuesday afternoon stretching until August 1 (excluding June 20 and July 4). This is a “Come & Go” activity. Children may stop by to work on a craft project any time between the hours of 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
All ages are invited to library programs, but preschoolers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Following is the remaining rundown for the summer reading program:
+ Thursday, June 15 – 10:00 a.m., Story Time for ALL ages.
+ Monday, June 19 and Tuesday, June 20 – Mountain Lake Pow Wow. Library is closed.
+ Thursday, June 22 – 10 a.m., Story Time for ALL ages.
+ Monday, June 26 – 2 p.m., The Zoo Man visits.
+ Tuesday, June 27 – 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., “Make & Take” Craft.
+ Thursday, June 29 – 10 a.m., Story Time for ALL ages.
+ Tuesday, July 4 – Fourth of July Holiday. Library is closed.
+ Thursday, July 6 – 10 a.m., Story Time for ALL ages.
+ Tuesday, July 11 – 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., “Make & Take” Craft.
+ Wednesday, July 12 – 2:30 p.m., Curtis Mork (a. k. a. “The Lego Guy”) will share his Lego knowledge and expertise and offer some “hands-on” Lego fun for all. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
+ Thursday, July 13 – 10 a.m., Story Time for ALL ages.
+ Tuesday, July 18 – 10 a.m., CLIMB THEATRE presents Aesop’s fable, “The Ant and the Grasshopper.” This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
+ Tuesday, July 18 – 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., “Make & Take” Craft.
+ Thursday, July 20 – 10 a.m., Story Time for ALL ages.
+ Tuesday, July 25 – 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., “Make & Take” Craft.
+ Thursday, July 27 – 10 a.m., Story Time for ALL ages.
+ Tuesday, August 1 – 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., “Make & Take” Craft.
+ Thursday, August 3 – 10 a.m., Outdoor Music Program (weather permitting) featuring Leslie Dolby as Rockin’ Red. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. In case of rain, program will be inside. This program is sponsored by Fulda Area Credit Union.
Tuesday, August 8 – 2 p.m., Graylyn Morris as Brodini, Minnesota’s favorite magician with his award-winning Comedy Magic Show.s
Below are photos from Dennis Warner’s Mountain Lake performance:
