Libraries are centers of civic engagement in communities, schools, and academic institutions. By providing information, resources, and programming to foster full participation in the democratic process, libraries are valuable partners to government agencies, community leaders, and elected officials. Ensuring that eligible voters are registered and ready for the election is a critical piece of that engagement and, with voter registration rates lower than usual due to the pandemic, libraries respond to that call with a renewed sense of urgency.
Voter Engagement in Action
*For state-by-state updates about primary election dates, voter registration, and ballot request deadlines, visit Vote.org.
Media Resources
Libraries as Locations for Ballot Drop-Boxes and/or In-Person Voting
2020 Library Referenda Roundup
Libraries and Voter Engagement
ALA Resolution on Voter Suppression in America
The Public Library’s Role during Elections: Voter Education in the Age of Misinformation
GODORT Voting & Elections Toolkits
Fast Facts
Civic Involvement By The Numbers
Press Releases
ALA urges libraries to partner with National Voter Registration Day
ALA offers free webinar for libraries about National Voter Registration Day
Media Contact:
Shawnda Hines
Assoc. Director of Communications, ALA Washington Office
(202) 628-8410
shines@alawash.org