On January 1st, 2019, hundreds of thousands of books, music, movies, and art that were first published in 1923 finally entered the public domain. They are now free of copyright restrictions and anyone can use or remix them for any purpose. To celebrate, Temple University Libraries is throwing a party! Please join us for an afternoon of food, drinks, crafts, entertainment, and more to celebrate the importance of the public domain. All are welcome.

Schedule of Events:

12:00-1:00 pm Performance of Arnold Bax Viola Sonata (1923) by Temple Students Brooke Mead and Adam Kohlbus

1:00-2:00 pm Make your own buttons and zines using public domain materials

2:00-3:15 pm Screening of Safety Last! (1923)

3:15-4:00 pm Learn how to make a GIF with public domain materials

Registration is encouraged. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/public-domain-party-tickets-54364148632.

Programs offered by Temple University Libraries are accessible to people with disabilities. Please contact Richie Holland, Director of Library Administration, at richieh@temple.edu or 215-204-3455 for more information, to request an accommodation, or with questions/concerns. Please contact us at least a week in advance of the program to request accommodations.