MBLC Celebrates 125 Years

Langley Adams Library, Groveland¹

In FY 1981, Groveland participated in the State Aid to Public Libraries program for the first time.² With the recent passage of the Direct State Aid Bill, things were looking good for the libraries of the Commonwealth.

What else happened in 1981?

• Chronicling the adventures of Indiana Jones, Raiders of the Lost Ark landed at the top the U.S. box office for the year.³
• Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, married Lady Diana Spencer on July 29, 1981 at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.⁴
• IBM introduced the personal computer in August 1981. An ad at the time gave this description: "Designed for business, school and home, the easy-to-use system sells for as little as $1,565. It offers many advanced features and, with optional software, may use hundreds of popular application programs."⁵

References:
1. www.grovelandma.com [link].
2. MBLC Notes, 1981.
3. www.boxofficemojo.com [link].
4. www.princeofwales.gov.uk [link].
5. www.ibm.com [link].