Civic Engagement

Election Day 2024

Early Voting in New York City is October 26 - November 3 and Election Day is November 5. 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

Voting 101 with NYC VOTES

Tue, Oct 15 2:00pm

Kings Highway, Meeting Room

adult learning Civic Engagement urban planning

The general elections are happening very soon! Are you registered to vote?

Join us at the Kings Highway Library Literacy Zone with NYC Votes Tuesday October 15 from 2pm to 4pm at Kings Highway Library (2115 Ocean Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11229) for voting information and to register to vote.…

Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL

Tue, Oct 15 4:30pm

Central Library, Info Commons Lab

adult learning Civic Engagement teen time

We are committed to Bridging the Gap between the teen and older adult generations!

Join us on Zoom and in person at the Central Library for the Fall 2024 series,

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Bridging the Gap Intergenerational Debate at BPL Fall 2024

Teens For Brooklyn: Career Fair for City Agencies

Tue, Oct 15 5:00pm

Brooklyn Heights Library

after school career Civic Engagement

Join us in the Teen Floor from 5 to 7pm to learn about the different public careers and internships you can take on as a young adult!

Participating Agencies:

Brooklyn Public Library (BPL)District Attorney (DA)Department of Transportation (DOT)Fire Department of New…

Get Out the Vote! Voter Mobilization Training with NYC Votes

Wed, Oct 16 12:00pm

Central Library

Civic Engagement voter engagement

This is an Online program via Zoom. Please RSVP here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez Brooklyn Office Hours at Greenpoint

Thu, Oct 17 2:00pm

Greenpoint Library

Civic Engagement Office Hours social services

ICYMI: Greenpoint has a new State Senator! NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez was elected to represent NY Senate District 59 in the November 2022 General Election. The newly drawn Senate seat is unique in that it sits at the intersection of THREE NYC Boroughs so not only does Senator Gonzalez…

NY State Senator Kristen Gonzalez Mobile Office Hours at Greenpoint Library

CABS Community Conversation

Thu, Oct 17 5:15pm

Jamaica Bay, Meeting Room

Civic Engagement community partner

Join CABS for a conversation with the community about what is needed in the Flatlands/Canarsie area.

Mobile Office Hours for State Senator Jessica Scarcella Spanton

Fri, Oct 18 11:00am

Brighton Beach Library

Civic Engagement

Every third Friday at Brighton Beach Library State Senator Jessica Scarcella Spanton's office will be available to answer questions about:

community resourcesunemployment insurance assistanceNYCHA improvement assistancequality of life issues assistance

Stop by if you have a problem, need…

Voter Registration Tabling

Fri, Oct 18 3:00pm

Crown Heights Library

Civic Engagement voter engagement

Come by and get help registering to vote. Learn about early voting and regulations.

Grab & Go: Freedom to Read Buttons for All!

Sat, Oct 19 10:00am

Macon Library

banned books Civic Engagement grab and go kits

A day of action!

Join libraries, book stores and readers around the nation on October 19th to raise your voice and speak out against book bans and censorship! Book challenges continue to rise impacting our freedom to read and access knowledge we have a right to, which is why we are asking…

Freedom to Read Day of Action Rally

Sat, Oct 19 10:00am

Central Library

banned books Civic Engagement

Join us on Saturday, October 19, for a Rally to Protect the Freedom to Read!

The freedom to read is an American value that must be protected. Book bans…

The words Freedom to Read Day of Action in red white and blue font are on a Black Background

Early Voting
Sat, October 26, 2024 - Sun, November 3, 2024
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, October 26, 2024
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, October 26, 2024
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, November 4, 2024
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
Tue, November 5, 2024
Polls are open 6am-9pm. Find your poll site.

Deadline to return early mail/absentee ballot
Tue, November 5, 2024
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.