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
Pride Month
June is Pride Month, when the world’s LGBTIQA+ communities come together and celebrate the freedom to be themselves. To celebrate the month, the DCDL provides resources for the members, their families, and allies to help celebrate freedom.
Rainbow Book Month™
Rainbow Book Month™ is a nationwide celebration of the authors and writings that reflect the lives and experiences of the LGBTIQA+.
Enjoy these books with deaf characters or/and by deaf authors.
Hear a Million
An inspiring discussion on “As a Deaf LGBTQ Person in the Community”
Resources and Communities for Deaf LGBTQIA+
Upcoming Pride Events in the DMV Region
Baltimore Pride 2025
Join us in celebrating 50 Years of Baltimore Pride from June 8th to June 15th, 2025, as we embrace the theme "50 Shades Of Pride" This annual event, hosted by […]
Frederick Pride 2025
Carroll Creek Linear Park 50 Carroll Creek Way, Frederick, United StatesFrederick Pride 2025 is almost here! Saturday, June 28th, join us on Carroll Creek Linear Park from 11-6 to be a part of the 12th edition Frederick Pride! Want to know what […]
Montgomery County Pride 2025
Veterans Plaza 1 One Veterans Place, Silver Spring, United StatesWelcome to Pride In The Plaza — Montgomery County's annual celebration of diverse LGBTQIA+ communities! Join us on Sunday, June 29th, 2025, 12 PM at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring […]
Newest Resources
Inclusive Communication Services
Tilden Café
Deaf Counseling, Advocacy & Referral Agency (DCARA)
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.
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.
eBooks - Overdrive
Read your favorite books online or download them to your device.
Digital Videos
Watch movies, TV shows, and educational videos in sign language.
Resources & Online Journals
Access digital resources and scholarly journals and magazines.
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.
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.