Mission Statement
Libraries were established to provide information to all who inquire. Librarians are dedicated to gathering, organizing and disseminating the world's knowledge. No matter the format, be it print, media, microform or electronic, the Glen Cove Public Library supports freedom of access to the broadest spectrum of ideas. For many users, the library is the last line of defense in the search for truth.
The Glen Cove Public Library is guided by the following American Library Association statements of access to information:
The Library Bill of Rights
Freedom to Read Statement
Freedom to View Statement
Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights: Free Access to Libraries for Minors and Access to Electronic Information Services and Resources.
This policy may be revised from time to time.
Virtual Program: Immagini di Antenati: Photos of our Italian Ancestors Tuesday, October 10 at 7pm Photographs can bring our ancestors to life in exciting and moving ways. In some cases, a family photo may be the only remaining evidence of what…
Read More »Virtual Program: The Sixties: Sixty Years Later Tuesday, October 3 at 2pm The 1960s was a decade of hope, change, and war that witnessed an important shift in American culture that still has resonance today. Join historian Martin H. Levinson in…
Read More »Genealogy Club Round Table Meeting Monday, September 25 at 7pm Roundtable meetings are a welcoming circle for like-minded genealogists. Small groups meet monthly to share strategies and encourage one another on their research journey. All levels of…
Read More »Virtual Program: Artists of Long Island Monday, September 18 at 2pm Our wonderful Long Island has been a mecca for artists for centuries. Art lecturer Mary Dono will explore many of these artists, art colonies, venues, and benefactors from the…
Read More »Library Walking Club Every Thursday (weather permitting) at 10am Join us for something new, an at-your-own-pace hour walk every Thursday morning at 10:00am. We will meet at the Glen Cove Public Library. All fitness levels are welcome, and we…
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