The GSBC has an ever expanding library collection which is located in the Local History and Genealogical Center on the 2nd floor of the Ridgewood Public Library. Our collection is open during normal library hours. See the Ridgewood Library website for hours and directions.

Members of the Genealogical Society of Bergen County may submit without charge four queries each year.

Queries will be researched by the GSBC Library Patron Volunteer Staff members as time permits, and may also be published in the Archivist. Replies to the queries that are received by the GSBC will also be published in the Archivist.

The Library has many vital records in its collection. Click here for a listing by county.

The Society contributes to the cost of three online databases, available at the Ridgewood Library.

• AncestryLE
• AccessNewspaper Archives
• New England Ancestors

These can only be used at the library. See the library website for more information.

Members of the GSBC are available at the library to assist in genealogical research at pre-announced times.

The schedule is available here. Please note that patron assistants are available for 2 hours starting at the time listed.

All Patron Assistants can help beginners with research and guide them in the use of the Genealogy and Local History Reference collections. Some have specialties. A list of specialties is posted separately.

Anyone interested in volunteering to assist at the library should please contact the Library Committee Chair.

Ridgewood Public Library has created a new Heritage Room, integrating the Genealogy, Local History, and NJ collections, increasing seating, adding a computer, and more.  Check the Local History Page for some pictures and come in to use the collections.