Saturday, March 8, 1-4pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Main Branch] [Auditorium], 96 S. Grant Ave.

Join us for a screening of “Join or Die,” which explores the crucial role clubs and civic organizations play in uniting Americans, and connect with local groups to be part of the solution.

Attendees will have the chance to watch the powerful documentary based on the groundbreaking research of Ohioan Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone. After learning about mending and strengthening the social fabric of our state and nation, engage in the discussion with local leaders and talk to local clubs who are seeking new members. This event is presented in partnership with Leadership Ohio and is funded in part by the America 250-Ohio Commission.

Panel Discussion Featuring:

• Todd Kleismit, Executive Director of Ohio Commission for the U.S. Semiquincentennial

• Aní Mwalimu, Interim Board Director of the Royal Oak Initiative; Founder and Director of Pan-African Connections

• Angela Ramos Fields, Board Member, Friends of the Library; President of Emerging Autism Solutions

• Merri Bame, President, Kiwanis Club of Columbus

Club Fair Featuring:

• Stonewall Pride

• Storyline Books

• CML Street Squad

• Ohio Writers Association

• Sew to Speak

• Royal Oak Initiative

• OhioLUG

• Queer Climbing Columbus

• Columbus Area Boardgaming Society

• Columbus Kiwanis

• Friends of the Library

• Yay Bikes

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by Leadership Ohio in partnership with Columbus Metropolitan Library.