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Transcending Politics Through Libraries

Public libraries are a part of the American political conversation in ways that we have not seen in generations and with an intensity we may have never experienced before.


Give Your Staff Time Off to Vote

According to the Brennan Center for Justice, half the states have passed new laws in 2024 that impacted voter rights and ballot access.


Become a National Voter Registration Day Community Partner

VoteLibraries is a proud partner of National Voter Registration Day, held on September 17, 2024.


Register Your Library as a National Voter Registration Day Hub!

National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) is a nonpartisan national civic holiday that was created to bring broad awareness of voter registration and help Americans get ready to vote in November 2024.


Creating Local Candidate Guides for your Library

Candidate guides play an integral role in providing accurate election information to the public, including candidates on the ballot, election dates, candidate’s views on key issues in your community, and more.