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

Citizenship Prep Drop-in

Tue, Apr 29 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…

U.S. Attorney’s Office Speaker Series: Child Internet Safety

Tue, Apr 29 6:00pm

Brooklyn Heights Library, Craft Room

Civic Engagement computer basics internet safety

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Citizenship Assistance Drop In

Wed, Apr 30 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…

Neighbors Meet and Chat

Fri, May 2 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, May 2 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, May 5 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, May 6 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…

Bushwick Housing Independence Project (BHIP) Resource Tabling for Housing Rights

Tue, May 6 3:30pm

DeKalb Library

Civic Engagement community partner

About Bushwick Housing Independence Project (BHIP): Building the collective strength, stability, visibility and self-determination of Bushwick’s working class and immigrant renters.

Proyecto de Independencia de Vivienda de Bushwick (BHIP): Fortalecemos la fuerza colectiva, la estabilidad,…

Senator Gounardes Office Hours

Wed, May 7 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.

Neighbors Meet and Chat

Fri, May 9 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.