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

National Women’s History Month

Every March we celebrate modern and historical contributions women have made to the world and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of history in a variety of fields.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Historical Women:
Autobiography

Miriam Hearing Sister

by Miriam Zadek and Philip W. Bravin

And No Birds Sing

by Pauline Leader and Mara Mills

Haben

by Haben Girma

Agatha Tiegel Hanson

by Kathy Jankowski

Biography on Deaf and Hearing of Hearing Women,
Historic and Modern

After the Miracle

by Max Wallace

America's Girl

by Tim Dahlberg and Mary Ederle Ward

Juliette Gordon Low

by Stacy A. Cordery

The Fastest Girl on Earth!

by Dean Robbins and Elizabeth Baddeley

Most Recent Books Written by
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Women

Suddenly Silent and Still

by Nin Mok

But You Look So Normal

by Claudia Marseille

Dust

by Alison Stine

Deaf Piano

by Olinda Pina Gil

Alone in the Mainstream

by Gina A. Oliva

March Featured Creators: Woman Creators

The DCDL is proud to showcase talented Deaf content creators who are making an impact through storytelling, education, and advocacy. From YouTubers and TikTok influencers to authors and filmmakers, these creators are shaping the digital landscape and amplifying Deaf voices worldwide.

Know a Deaf or hard of hearing creator we should feature?
Let us know their name by emailing us below!

Newest Resources

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Inclusive Communication Services

ICS offers sign language interpreting, spoken language interpreting, translation, captioning, and media accessibility services.
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Tilden Café

Tilden Café is a unique food truck operated by DCARA, supporting the community and promoting Deaf culture.
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Deaf Counseling, Advocacy & Referral Agency (DCARA)

DCARA provides services and advocacy for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals in Northwestern California, including empowerment and employment program
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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.