Q&A
Supporting libraries' civic engagement efforts during elections
1:15:03
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Council Member Rivera asks how they can better support the libraries' civic engagement efforts, particularly during crucial election years. Scott McLeod from Queens Public Library responds, highlighting the challenges faced during election periods.
- Libraries face difficulties in conducting regular programming when serving as polling locations
- Queens Public Library had 987,000 people attend their programs in the last fiscal year
- The discussion emphasizes the need for support beyond the current election cycle
Carlina Rivera
1:15:03
And this is also the opportunity for you all to to let us know how we can better support your civic engagement efforts, not only in a crucial presidential election year, but also more generally.
1:15:13
Do you wanna bring that in?
Scott McLeod
1:15:16
I will let you know.
1:15:18
For Queens, we have 10 sites that will be polling sites for the Jethro election.
1:15:23
And starting October 26th, that we will have 2 early voting sites.
1:15:30
As far as sort of the hardships, it it it is difficult.
1:15:35
Programming is tough during those times because when we have the folding locations.
1:15:42
We're not able to do programming in those rooms, and our programming is popular.
1:15:48
You know, we have, you know, 987,000 people that come to our programs last year in the fiscal year.
1:15:58
What can be done, I think, beyond the election cycle, this particular cycle.
