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 Holidays!

Whether it may be Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, Winter Solstice, or any other holiday, December is a wonderful time to celebrate with your loved ones, independently, or however the season best suits you.

Enjoy the resources the DCDL has provided on the front page and elsewhere on our site!

Fireside Reads 🔥

In This Sign
by Joanne Greenberg

Signs of Attraction
by Laura Brown

Subculture Culture
by Moshe Kasher

Newest Resources

over thumbnail, “Sean Forbes, A Deaf Christmas in Detroit”
Celebrate holiday cheer "SO SO DEAF!" with "A Deaf Christmas in Detroit," featuring music in American Sign Language.
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Cover thumbnail, "Seek the World, Signing Merry Christmas in 57 Sign Languages”
Celebrate the beauty of 57 sign languages and the global connections fostered in this signing holiday video!
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Cover thumbnail, “Commanding Hands, Christmas Vocabulary in BSL”
Learn over 30 festive BSL signs with this Christmas vocabulary builder, complete with free printable flashcards for extra practice!
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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.