Ancestry.com – In Library Access
Discover your family’s history using this collection containing more than 4,000 databases and 1.5 billion names cover the U.S. and U.K. Please note: This resource is free to use when inside the library.
Glen Cove Public Library has numerous eResources to aid your genealogy research. Access popular subscription-based resources that are perfect for anyone looking to explore local history or to discover family history.
Family Search Affiliate – In Library Access
FamilySearch is an international, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping all people discover their family story. The Glen Cove Public Library is one of over 500 FamilySearch affiliate libraries worldwide today. Affiliates help FamilySearch create broader access to historical record collections, more personalized patron assistance locally, and more personal family history discovery experiences.
Heritage Quest
HeritageQuest Online is designed for genealogy and family history research. It includes over 25,000 books, the entire US Census, and other expanding collections, making it one of the largest collections of genealogy material in the country.
New York State Archives
New York State Archives preserves and makes accessible over 270 million records from New York’s colonial and state governments, dating from 1630 to the present. Our online access tools help researchers locate and explore the entire collection. Our online digital collection contains thousands of items ranging from photographs, to maps, to one-of-a-kind documents.
1950 Census National Archives
The 1950 census records were released by the U.S. National Archives on April 1, 2022. This website provides full access to the 1950 census images, including population schedules, enumeration district maps, and enumeration district descriptions.