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

E-Waste Recycling Event with DSNY

Sun, Nov 10 12:00pm

Borough Park Library

Civic Engagement community partner environment

Join us for this community e-waste recycling event to learn about and contribute to the New York City Department of Sanitation’s recycling initiatives powered by 3x3. Find out more here.

About DSNY Community E-waste Recycling Events:

As of January 2015, it is illegal for New…

Free E-Waste Collection Event in Borough Park. When: November 10, 2024, Where: Borough Park Library 1265 43rd st, Times: 12-3p, For inquiries contact: recyclingevents@3x3.co

Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL

Tue, Nov 12 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

Coat Drive Collection

Thu, Nov 14 12:00pm

Cafe Calaca

Civic Engagement

Let's #sharewarmth this winter season! Accepting new & gently worn coats of all sizes.

Drop off any Thursday between 12-3pm during our pop-up library at Cafe Calaca (505 Franklin ave). Thru Dec. 5th.

Donated coats will be distributed in our local community.

Mobile Office Hours for State Senator Jessica Scarcella Spanton

Fri, Nov 15 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…

Neighbors Meet and Chat

Fri, Nov 15 11:30am

Dyker Library, Auditorium

Civic Engagement conversations

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

Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL

Tue, Nov 19 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,

…

Intellectual Freedom Teen Meetup: Get Involved with Youth Civic Hub

Tue, Nov 19 6:00pm

Central Library

banned books Civic Engagement teen time

Based on the belief that youth know best what their generation needs the Youth Civic Hub is a one-stop-shop for NYC teens to plug in to local changemaking efforts and enhance their own civic learning. Hear from the YVote team how the Hub was created by local high school and college students and…

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Coat Drive Collection

Thu, Nov 21 12:00pm

Cafe Calaca

Civic Engagement

Let's #sharewarmth this winter season! Accepting new & gently worn coats of all sizes.

Drop off any Thursday between 12-3pm during our pop-up library at Cafe Calaca (505 Franklin ave). Thru Dec. 5th.

Donated coats will be distributed in our local community.

NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez Brooklyn Office Hours at Greenpoint

Thu, Nov 21 3:00pm

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

Neighbors Meet and Chat

Fri, Nov 22 11:30am

Dyker Library, Auditorium

Civic Engagement conversations

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

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.