Vote at the Library

Making it easy to rock the vote

Hand holding button that says "Vote @ the Library"The Presidential General Election is November 5. Sacramento County voters can vote at select library locations with ballot drop boxes and vote centers.

Starting October 8, Sacramento County voters can drop off completed Vote by Mail ballots at 25 library locations during regular hours of operation. On Election Day, ballot drop box locations will offer extended hours from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. In-person voting centers will be available at 12 library locations November 2-5. Fair Oaks Library will host an 11-day vote center which will open on October 26. 

For more information about voting at the library, call customer service at (916) 264-2920.

Initiative Explainer with Sacramento State and the Legislative Analyst's Office
Watch the recording below of the Initiative Explainer with Sacramento State and the Legislative Analyst's Office. It provides a comprehensive non-partisan initiative explainer. For each initiative, an expert from the Legislative Analyst's Office explains the measure, and The Project for an Informed Electorate reviews endorsements and campaign expenditures.
 

Ballot Drop Boxes at 25 library locations (October 8 - November 5)

October 8-November 4 | Tuesday - Saturday during regular hours of operation
Election Day, November 5 |  7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Please note: All library locations are closed on October 9 and every Sunday and Monday. Del Paso Heights, and Ella K. McClatchy libraries are not ballot drop box locations.

Vote Centers at 13 library locations* (November 2-5)

  • November 2-4 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Election Day - November 5 | 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

* Fair Oaks Library will host an 11-day vote center, which will be open October 26 – November 4 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Election Day from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Location Ballot Drop Box Vote Center Drive Thru Vote Center (11/5 only)
Arcade Library Yes Yes No
Arden-Dimick Library Yes Yes Yes
Belle Cooledge Library Yes No No
Carmichael Library Yes Yes Yes
Central Library Yes Yes No
Colonial Heights Library No No No
Del Paso Heights Library No No No
Elk Grove Library Yes No No
Ella K. McClatchy No No No
Fair Oaks Library Yes Yes* Yes
Franklin Library Yes No No
Galt – Marian O. Lawrence Library Yes No No
Isleton Library Yes No No
Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Yes No No
McKinley Library Yes No No
Nonie Wetzel Courtland Library Yes No No
North Highlands-Antelope Library Yes Yes Yes
North Natomas Library Yes Yes No
North Sacramento-Hagginwood Library Yes No No
Orangevale Library Yes Yes No
Rancho Cordova Library Yes No No
Rio Linda Library Yes No No
Robbie Waters Pocket-Greenhaven Library Yes Yes No
Sacramento Public Library (Former SN&R Building)
1122 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento CA 95815
No Yes No
South Natomas Library Yes No Yes
Southgate Library Yes No No
Sylvan Oaks Library Yes Yes Yes
Valley Hi-North Laguna Library Yes Yes No
Walnut Grove Library Yes Yes No
* Fair Oaks Library will host an 11-day vote center, which will be open October 26 – November 4 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Election Day from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m


 

Additional Election Resources

CalMatters Simplified Voter Guides
This year, the Simplified Voter Guide from CalMatters is provided in two printable versions with simplified language for ESL learners and others. There are two options: the Complete Voting Guide (about 80 pages long) which covers all voter guide material or the Quick Voting Guide (25 pages) which offers an easy and fast view of the election.

Voter Registration Status
Check your voter registration status through your voter portal. You can view all official ballot drop box and Vote Center locations in Sacramento County.

Sacramento County Election Information
Learn more about voter registration and election information from Sacramento County.

Register to Vote
If you haven’t yet, it is not too late to register to vote.

Work the Election
Learn more about how you can work at vote centers throughout the County.

Voter Bill of Rights in ASL
Watch this video in American Sign Language that describes how to vote in Sacramento County and the rights of all California voters.

Track Your Ballot
The California Secretary of State is now offering Where’s My Ballot?—a way for voters to track and receive notifications on the status of their ballot.  “BallotTrax, Where’s My Ballot?” allows voters to know where their ballot is, and its status, every step of the way.
 
Sacramento County is one of the participating counties. How you vote won’t be revealed but you can follow your ballot to see it received and ready to be counted.

 

Have Questions?
Can I register to vote at the library?

Yes. You can register at any library vote center. You can also register online using a public computer at any library location. 

What is a vote center?

You can vote in-person at a vote center, November 2-5. You can also pick up a replacement ballot, register to vote, and obtain voting assistance. Vote centers are staffed by county election employees. 

What is a ballot drop box location?

Voters can drop off completed ballots starting October 8. Most library locations have a secured ballot drop box, which is picked up regularly by county election staff. Drop boxes will be available during regular library hours of operation. 

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