DC Public Library continues to advance the goal of building strong communities and ensuring neighborhood libraries are vital centers of community learning and civic engagement.
In 2018, the D.C. Council authorized the DC Public Library as an official voter registration agency. Beginning in 2019, District residents who apply for a new library card and existing customers who have to change their address or renew their library card privilege will be asked if they would like to register to vote and will be offered assistance should they choose yes. Customers can also indicate if they are already registered or decline to register to vote. Regardless of a customer’s response, the quality of service received at any DC Public Library will not be affected, and the Library will continue to be a place open to all.
As an official voter registration agency, District residents can visit any DC Public Library location and request to register to vote without applying for a new library card or being an existing customer.
Voting at the Library
2026 General Election Mail-In Ballot Drop Box Locations
Ballot Drop Boxes are available at library locations across D.C. You may drop your voted mail-in-ballot in any ballot drop box at any time beginning Friday, October 9 at 11:00 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Ballot Drop Boxes are located at the following libraries. Locate more Ballot Drop Box Locations.
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2026 Early Vote Centers
Early Vote Centers are open from Monday, October 26 through Sunday, November 1, between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. All Early Vote Centers will operate as Election Day Vote Centers on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026. See more Early Vote Centers.
2026 General Election Day Vote Centers
The General Election Day Vote Centers will be open on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters may cast their ballots AT ANY VOTE CENTER regardless of their residential address. See more General Election Day Vote Centers.
Find More Information About Voting in D.C.
Voting is accessible to all, explore these resources for additional assistance.
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Civic Learning at the Library
D.C. has always been a city shaped by its people — activists, artists, immigrants, educators, and everyday residents whose voices have built something extraordinary over 250 years. Civic Learning Week is your chance to add your voice to that story.
