Program Title: Meet the Beatles!
Program Description:
An informal look at all aspects of The Beatles (their songs, films, album concepts, fiction, poetry, theater, essays, cartoons, and more). We’ll look at the history, the myths, the legends, the secrets, the lies, and the reality of it all. M.L. Liebler, professor at Wayne State University, will lead the discussion and supply rare essays and writings of The Beatles in addition to seldom seen Video/DVD footage. Registration is required.
Something that grandparents will want to bring their grand kids too, and perfect for Boomers!
Topics:
The Beatles
Pop Music
Speakers:
Local expert or professor
Record store owner
Musician
Radio DJ
The librarian
Basics:
Length – 5 part series at 1 hour each
Theater style seating
LCD projector w/laptop, audio equipment for playing CDs or DVDs
Extras:
Beatles book (of which there are no shortages) display for checkout
Decorate room with posters
Get the audience involved by asking them where they were when the Beatles appeared on Ed Sullivan
Encourage patrons to bring their own memorabilia and stories to share
Marketing:
In addition to marketing in library newsletter and website, hit the residential homes, and the senior center.
Notes:
Yes, remember that hippies are retiring now. They want to reminisce about those days so this is perfect.
Not everyone will be as fortunate as we in terms of tracking down a professor who actually teaches a class on the Beatles, but if you live near a college or university, it is certainly worth looking into.