This database can only be used in the library.
A comprehensive genealogy resource center including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records.
Genealogy Resources
Family Search (In Library use only)
FamilySearch is the largest genealogy organization in the world. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services each year to learn more about their family history.
Any images found in the catalog that include the notation that they must be accessed at a FamilySearch Affiliate Library can be viewed from computers at the Glen Cove Public Library, including personal devices accessing the library’s wireless network. Users must create their own (free) FamilySearch account and login in order to use the service.
Glen Cove Herald Gazette
March 2017- Present
In March 2017, the Gold Coast Gazette was re-branded as the Glen Cove Herald Gazette.
This “new” paper is the result of the Gold Coast Gazette joining forces with
Herald Community Newspapers, which have been bringing hometown news to
communities across Long Island since 1924.
Glen Cove Oyster Bay Record Pilot
Weekly Glen Cove/Oyster Bay area community newspaper. Includes coverage of news, local events, sports and obituaries from March 16, 2022 to present
Glen Cove Record Pilot
Weekly Glen Cove area community newspaper. Includes coverage of news, local events, sports and obituaries from December 4, 1997 to March 9, 2022
Gold Coast Gazette
October 2012 – February 2017
Gold Coast Gazette – A weekly newspaper covering news and events in Glen Cove, as well as Brookville, Glen Head, Glenwood Landing and Sea Cliff. In 2017, The Gold Coast Gazette was re-branded as The Glen Cove Herald Gazette.
HeritageQuest Online
Long Island Metro Collection-NewsBank
Find Long Island community information on topics related to business, education, government, people in the news, politics and more with dozens of New York state sources including the Glen Cove Record Pilot, Gold Coast Gazette, Nassau Herald and others.
New York State Archives
New York State Archives partnered with Ancestry.com and digitized some of the New York State records of interest for genealogy searching. This database is free if you live in New York and available for use in the library or remotely.
Niche Academy
Niche Academy provides ready-to-use tutorials for the most commonly used library electronic resources including OverDrive & Libby ebooks, language learning, Reference USA for business and more. As these resources evolve over time, Niche Academy updates the tutorials.