For immediate release | August 18, 2023

¾«¶«´«Ã½urges libraries to participate in National Voter Registration Day

National Voter Registration Day: Tuesday Sep 19, 2023. Ready Set Vote! Community Partner.
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National Voter Registration Day: Tuesday Sep 19, 2023. Ready Set Vote! Community Partner.
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National day of action underscores libraries as centers of civic engagement

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (ALA) is proud to announce that it has once again joined with as a premier partner for . As a national partner, ¾«¶«´«Ã½encourages libraries across the country to in this critical annual celebration, ending with a national day of action on September 19, 2023.

Libraries have long invested in supporting patron civic engagement, from voter registration drives to candidate forums for local, state, and federal elections. Partnering with election agencies, local nonprofits, and other key community leaders, libraries help their patrons stay informed and participate in the electoral process year after year.

Library workers and partners can find sample graphics, social media posts, and other promotional resources at the . ¾«¶«´«Ã½encourages libraries and library workers to engage voters year-round – more tools can be found at ALA’s .

In 2022, hundreds of libraries joined ¾«¶«´«Ã½and participated in National Voter Registration Day, registering thousands of voters across the country.

Contact:

Ian Ware

Communications Manager

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Public Policy & Advocacy Office

iware@alawash.org

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