Civic Engagement

General Election Day 2025

Early Voting in New York City is October 25 – November 2 and Election Day is November 4 for the New York General Election. 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

Atlantic Yards 101

Tue, Jun 16 6:30pm

Central Library, Info Commons Lab

Civic Engagement info-commons

Atlantic Yards is an epic project, but its basic facts remain confusing. Who owns it? Who decides what happens next? What’s the big fuss about anyway?

What has gotten lost is that it is on public land and is supposed to have public benefits. This discussion will…

FROM KINGS TO PRESIDENTS - CHIEFS • LEADERS • PRESIDENTS - The Fascinating History of Power and Elections

Wed, Jun 17 4:00pm

Sheepshead Bay Library

community partner voter engagement

How did people choose their leaders before elections existed? How did the United States develop its unique voting system?

Join us for a fascinating journey through history, politics, and power—from ancient chiefs and kings to modern presidents.

Learn how elections work, why voter…

Housing Legal Clinic + Office Hours with Greenpoint Local Elected Officials

Thu, Jun 18 11:00am

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, and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher's team, on the third Thursday of every month from 11am-2pm. If you've got any issues at the State Level or city council level, stop on…

NY State Senator Kristen Gonzalez Mobile Office Hours at Greenpoint Library

Satellite Office Hours with Council Member Alexa Aviles

Thu, Jun 18 1:00pm

New Utrecht Library

Civic Engagement

Members from the office of District 38 City Council Member Alexa Aviles will be available every other Thursday from 1:00 - 5:00 to provide resources for the community. They will help with government services such as SNAP applications, housing concerns, sanitation issues and referrals for…

Satellite Office Hours with Council Member Alexa Aviles

Thu, Jun 25 1:00pm

McKinley Park Library

Civic Engagement community partner

Immigrant Day of Action- Paerdegat Library

Thu, Jun 25 1:00pm

Paerdegat Library

Civic Engagement community partner Immigrant Services

A member of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs team will be tabling at the library to connect all New Yorkers with free city resources and programs. Resources such as Know Your Rights with ICE booklets will also be available. MOIA will also be able to assist patrons with assessing…

Mobile Office Hours - State Senator Scarcella-Spanton

Thu, Jun 25 4:00pm

Sheepshead Bay Library

Civic Engagement Office Hours

Brooklyn Public Library is hosting Office Hours for District State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton at the Sheepshead Bay Library.

Mobile Office: Senator’s office can provide assistance with state or city issues.

Neighbors Meet and Chat

Fri, Jun 26 11:30am

Dyker Library, Auditorium

Civic Engagement conversations

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

Mobile Office Hours for New York State Senator Jessica Scarcella Spanton

Tue, Jun 30 2:30pm

Brighton Beach Library

Civic Engagement

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 information or would…

Senator Gounardes Office Hours

Wed, Jul 1 2:00pm

Brooklyn Heights Library, Pineapple Meeting Room

Civic Engagement legal resources social services

Meet Senator Gournardes' office representatives to talk about the issues and receive in person assistance accessing state social services.

Early Voting
Sat, October 25, 2025 – Sun, November 2, 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, October 25, 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, October 25, 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, October 25, 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, November 4, 2025
Polls are open 6am-9pm. Find your poll site.

Deadline to return early mail/absentee ballot
Tues, November 4, 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.