Join or Die: Film Screening and Community Joining Fair

The Kingston Library presents a free screening of the award-winning documentary “Join or Die,” followed by a Community Joining Fair where attendees can connect with local clubs, nonprofits and civic organizations. The award-winning documentary, inspired by Robert Putnam’s book “Bowling Alone,” examines how civic and social engagement has declined over the years. The film features interviews with Hillary Clinton, Pete Buttigieg and former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, along with experts including Priya Parker, who studies how meaningful gatherings bring people together. It also highlights communities nationwide working to rebuild connections.

Immediately after the screening, the Joining Fair will give attendees a chance to engage with local clubs, nonprofits and civic organizations looking for new members, volunteers and participants. Attendees can also discuss how the film’s themes relate to local efforts to strengthen connections.

To learn more and get a free seat, visit bit.ly/Join-or-Die-Event-Info.

Participating organizations (as of 4/23): BreakBread World, Engather, Friends of Kingston Library, Indivisible Ulster, Junior League of Kingston, Keegan Army (Running Club), Kingston Emergency Food Collaborative, Kingston Guards Vintage Base Ball Team, Kingston Maennerchor & Damenchor, Mid-Hudson Juggling Club, Midtown Kingston Arts District, Movies With Spirit, MyKingstonKids, Secret City, TMI Project, Trailsweeper Ski and Snow Sports Club, Ulster County Italian American Foundation, Ulster County SPCA, UlsterCorps, United Way of Ulster County, and World’s End Comics.