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Batavia Public Library |
HOURS Mon.–Thurs: 9 am–9 pm Fri.–Sat.: 9 am–5 pm Sunday: 12 – 5 pm |
Historian Michelle Gibbons will explain the impact of the 1980s as part of One Book One Batavia 2024.
The 1980’s was a time of new development, royalty and big hair. From mullets to the Microsoft Computer, it was a time of innovation in fashion trends, computer, technology and video games.
Television stations were tuned in to the royal wedding of Lady Diana Spencer and Prince Charles. Meanwhile, Michael Jackson and Madonna, who were later crowned the “King and Queen of Pop,” began their rise to fame making an impact on music for future generations. The famous 80’s hair bands took the stage with heavy metal and glam metal rising in popularity and the hip-hop scene taught us how to breakdance. Families everywhere went Back to the Future. They also had an out-of-this-world experience learning about a gentle extra terrestrial, E.T., who just wanted to phone home. And teenagers everywhere learned about the members of The Breakfast Club.
The Library is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Batavia Avenue (IL-31) and Wilson Street (the main east-west street through town).
