Deaf Culture Digital Library

Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library is dedicated to providing leadership and guidance by making eBooks, videos, and resources accessible.

Featured Resources

Here are our top bike trail recommendations across Maryland

  1. Great Allegheny Passage – Cumberland, MD to Pittsburgh, PA
  2. Fair Hill Natural  Resource Management Area – Elkton, MD
  3. Baltimore and Annapolis Trail – Annapolis to Glen Burnie, MD
  4. Anacostia River Trail – Washington, D.C. to Bladensburg, MD
  5. Assateague State Park
Hotspots of Bike Trails in Maryland

Click the button below for a list of more places to go biking.

Some trails may not be paved so plan accordingly and bring your helmet!

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

I Hear the SunSpot
by Yuki Fumino

The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
by Ruth Benedict

Mary's Last Dance
by Mary Li

Mental Health Awareness Month

Featured resources on mental health

Deaf Counseling Center

National Deaf Therapy

Mental Health Service Resources

Mental Health and Well-Being Resources

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

If you or a loved one is struggling with thoughts of suicide, anxiety, depression or problems with drugs or alcohol, reach out to the 988 Lifeline. You can call, text or chat with a caring call specialist​  who can assist in directing you to information and resources in your area.

https://health.maryland.gov/bha/Pages/988md.aspx

Your Library Journey Options

The library website offers a wealth of resources for all ages, interests, and needs. Whether you’re looking for eBooks, digital videos, online journals, or information about local libraries, you can find it all here. Here are a few of the resources you can explore through DCDL.

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eBooks - Overdrive

Read your favorite books online or download them to your device.

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Digital Videos

Watch movies, TV shows, and educational videos in sign language.

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Resources & Online Journals

Access digital resources and scholarly journals and magazines.

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Find Maryland Local Libraries

Find a library near you and learn about its services.

Materials Loans from Maryland Libraries - Marina

MARINA can be used to request items only if they are not owned by your local library system.

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Explore Deaf Community Events

Meet and mingle with the  deaf community.

Discover eBooks, streaming videos, online journals, and information about nearby libraries, all in one centralized place and tailored to the needs of Maryland’s deaf community.

About Us

The Deaf Culture Digital Library provides resources and information about deaf culture to Maryland residents and offers access to digital collections of deaf-related books, videos, articles, and more.