Documentary Screening and Discussion: "Join or Die"
Discover the importance of joining clubs!
The documentary "Join or Die" (2023) examines social scientist Robert Putnam's "Bowling Alone" and his theory of how declining community engagement created an American civic crisis.
- The film screening will be followed by an audience Q&A with one of the directors.
- 2023 | TV-PG | 1h 36m | Documentary
REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. First-come, first-served seating. By registering, you will receive event updates.
In partnership with: Arlington County Government
Get Involved:
- Join: A few local organizations will be sharing information in the foyer following the film screening.
- Group Directory: If you would like your group or club to be featured at this or upcoming, related events, please complete this form: Arlington Social Groups and Associations Form
- Stay tuned for related upcoming events:
- March (date TBD): Community Discussion and Roundtable.
- May 31: Community Picnic and (larger) Joining Fair
- More information coming soon!
- See Arlington County's lists of organizations and groups in our community.
For more information, contact LibraryPrograms@arlingtonva.us
- Date:
- Sunday, January 26, 2025
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 4:00pm
- Location:
- Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium
- Library:
- Central Library
- Audience:
- Events for Adults Events for High Schoolers Good for Adults Age 55+
- Categories:
- Arts & Culture Civics & Government History
- Calendar:
- Arlington Public Library
Parking at Central Library: The garage is undergoing repairs and will not accessible to the public or library patrons. Surface parking lots are available, but some alternatives are below.
Free parking, without parking meters, within a short walk may also be available at:
- Quincy Park (gravel lot); N Nelson St (weekends & after 5 p.m. on weekdays, street parking); Eastbound Washington Blvd (street parking)
Nearby paid parking options include:
- 10th St N (street parking); 3833 Fairfax Dr. Ballston Medical Center Parking Lot; 3801 & 3803 Fairfax Dr. Colonial Parking Lot
Public Transportation Options:
- The closest Metro stations to Central Library are Ballston and Virginia Square on the Orange and Silver Lines.
- The ART Bus (42, 52, 56, 75) stops near Central Library.
- Metrobus (38B, 10B, 22A) stops near Central Library.