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

Native American Heritage Month

The Maryland Deaf Culture joins in paying tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans.

Books to Read

Indian Sign Language
by William Tomkins

Sign Language Among North American Indians
by Garrick Mallery

Talking with Hands
by Mike Pahsetopah

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

Picture Book Storytelling in ASL

Thanksgiving: ASL Version

Picture Book Month: Deaf/HoH Characters

A tribute to the enduring importance of the picture book form.

Dad, Jackie, and Me
by Myron Uhlberg and Colin Bootman

Kami and the Yaks
by Andrea Stenn Stryer and Bert Dodson

Butterfly on the Wind
by Adam Pottle and Ziyue Chen

Monster Hands
by Karen Kane and Jonaz McMillan

More than Words
by Roz MacLean

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.