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

Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL Winter 2025

Tue, Mar 18 4:30pm

Central Library

adult learning Civic Engagement teen time

Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL – Winter 2025 Series

We are committed to Bridging the Gap between teens and older adults!

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NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez Brooklyn Office Hours at Greenpoint

Thu, Mar 20 10:00am

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, Mar 20 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.

Neighbors Meet and Chat

Fri, Mar 21 11:30am

Dyker Library, Auditorium

Civic Engagement conversations

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

New York City ID Appointment Help Office Hours

Fri, Mar 21 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…

Borough President Antonio Reynoso: Constituent Services Pop-Up

Mon, Mar 24 10:00am

Cortelyou Library

Civic Engagement community partner

Staff from the office of Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso are hosting a Constituent Services Pop-Up every other Monday at Cortelyou Library.

You can get help with:

Housing AssistanceOlder Adult ServicesCash AssistanceFair FaresSNAP BenefitsAnd more!

You can receive…

Citizenship Prep Drop-in

Tue, Mar 25 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…

Mobile Office Hours for State Senator Jessica Scarcella Spanton

Tue, Mar 25 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…

Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL Winter 2025

Tue, Mar 25 4:30pm

Central Library

adult learning Civic Engagement teen time

Bridging the Gap: Intergenerational Debate at BPL – Winter 2025 Series

We are committed to Bridging the Gap between teens and older adults!

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U.S. Attorney’s Office Speaker Series: Fraud Schemes

Tue, Mar 25 6:00pm

Brooklyn Heights Library, Multipurpose Room

Civic Engagement computer basics internet safety

Protecting seniors from financial fraud is a key priority of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY). Assistant US Attorneys from the Eastern District of New York will be conducting a presentation on how to identify, prevent and protect yourself and your…

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.