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

Happy New Year!

With a new year comes new beginnings. Start your new year with the beginning of a good read brought to you by the DCDL! Check out our website for resources in various formats.

NYE Edition

The beginning of a year also can be the beginning of something great for you. Here are some of the resources for you to create a new beginning.

New Books to Start Your Year With

Blood of Hercules

The Language of Home

The Cursed Girls

There Will Be Other Summers

Squirrel Meets World

 

Newest Resources

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The MLK Day I HAVE A DREAM Song

Daria performs The I HAVE A DREAM Song in ASL, a moving musical tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of peace, love, and equality.
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Maryland Community Business Compass

State of Maryland platform offering data, funding resources, and expert support to help entrepreneurs start and grow community-based businesses.
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Winter Solstice

ASL signs for winter and summer solstice show the sun’s short or long day over the horizon.
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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.

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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.