Civic Engagement

Election Day 2025

Early Voting in New York City is June 14 – June 22 and Election Day is June 24 for the New York Primary. Check out the full election calendar at nycvotes.org.

How To Register To Vote

You can register to vote in NYC online with NYC Votes and TurboVote. Every Brooklyn Public Library branch also has voter registration forms available -- just ask at your branch's Information Desk.

Voting in NYC’s general election is more than just selecting a president — it's about making crucial decisions that affect your community and state. Visit nycvotes.org/whats-on-the-ballot to review candidates, ballot questions and see what's on your ballot.

How To Vote

There are three ways to cast your ballot: early voting, vote by mail, and on Election Day. Learn about your options at nycvotes.org/how-to-vote.

Upcoming Events

LiveOnNY Organ Donor Info.

Wed, Jun 11 1:00pm

Borough Park Library

Civic Engagement community partner

Stop by to learn more about Organ Donation. Have your questions answered and learn about the impact you can have by participating.

For more information visit: https://www.liveonny.org/

Citizenship Assistance Drop In

Wed, Jun 11 4:00pm

Bedford Learning Center

adult learning citizenship Civic Engagement

Interested in getting US Citizenship? Let us help you get started!

During these weekly "office hours", you will be able to meet with our staff to:

Review the steps and requirements for US CitizenshipAccess study materials and online courses to prepare for the US Citizenship Exam and…

NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez Brooklyn Office Hours at Greenpoint

Thu, Jun 12 10:00am

Greenpoint Library

Civic Engagement Office Hours social services

We're excited to collaborate to host Senator Kristen Gonzalez and her team, as well as Council Member Lincoln Restler's team, on the third Thursday of every month from 10am-12pm. If you've got any issues at the State Level or city council level, stop on by! No appointment required.

We’ve…

NY State Senator Kristen Gonzalez Mobile Office Hours at Greenpoint Library

Understanding the News: Guidance and Discussion

Thu, Jun 12 4:00pm

Marcy Library

Civic Engagement

Intimidated or frustrated by the coverage of current events? Shocked or confused by something you read online? New to reading the news and not sure where to start? Come to Marcy Library and have all of your news- and media-related questions answered by a librarian! Whether it's an article in a…

Neighbors Meet and Chat

Fri, Jun 13 11:30am

Dyker Library, Auditorium

Civic Engagement conversations

Meet and chat informally with your neighbors about current topics of interest.

IDNYC sign-up assistance / asistencia de inscribirse para IDNYC

Fri, Jun 13 3:00pm

Marcy Library

Civic Engagement Immigrant Services

Do you need assistance signing up for an IDNYC card? Come to Marcy Library on Fridays from 3pm to 5pm! We will help you make an appointment to obtain a card and prepare your documents.

¿Necesitas ayuda para obtener una tarjeta de IDNYC? ¡Ven a Marcy Library Viernes de 15h a 17h! Se…

New York City ID Appointment Help Office Hours

Fri, Jun 13 3:00pm

Flatlands Library

Civic Engagement everyone is welcome here Office Hours

Need to get a NYC ID, but have trouble securing an appointment? Appointments for the NYC ID card are released every Friday at 3 PM for the following week and fill up fast. If you need help making an appointment, our staff is ready and willing to help on Fridays from 3 PM-4 PM…

Citizenship Prep Drop-in

Tue, Jun 17 2:00pm

Kings Highway, Meeting Room

adult learning citizenship Civic Engagement

Join us every Tuesday from 2-3pm for citizenship prep drop-in!

We are here to help you review questions and answers for the U.S. citizenship test! We will provide free resources to study for the English…

Understanding the News: Guidance and Discussion

Tue, Jun 17 4:00pm

Marcy Library

Civic Engagement

Town Hall Debate at the New Utrecht Branch!

Tue, Jun 17 4:30pm

New Utrecht, Auditorium

Civic Engagement teen tech time Town Hall

WE'RE CONTINUING TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN TEENS AND OLDER ADULTS!

JOIN THE TOWN HALL DEBATE IN-PERSON AT THE NEW UTRECHT LIBRARY!…

Early Voting
Sat, June 14, 2025 – Sun, June 22, 2025
Vote early in person before Election Day! Find your early voting site and hours.

Early mail/absentee ballot and voter registration form request deadline
Sat, June 14, 2025
Last day for the Board of Elections to receive an application for Early mail ballot, absentee ballot, and voter registration form by mail, online portal, email, or fax.

Voter registration application deadline
Sat, June 14, 2025
Last day voter registration application must be received by the Board of Elections by mail or in person. Find your borough Board of Elections office.

Early mail/absentee ballot request deadline (in-person)
Mon, June 23, 2025
Last day to apply in person at Board of Elections for Early Mail Ballot and Absentee Ballots. Find your borough Board of Elections office.

Election Day
Tues, June 24, 2025
Polls are open 6am-9pm. Find your poll site.

Deadline to return early mail/absentee ballot
Tues, June 24, 2025
Last day to postmark your early mail ballot and absentee ballot return envelope. Last day to deliver a ballot in person at the Board of Elections or drop it off at a poll site. Find your poll site.

BPL is an official partner on National Voter Registration Day (NVRD). NVRD seeks to create broad awareness of voter registration opportunities to reach tens of thousands of voters who may not register otherwise.