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

Sesame Street: Hello, Halloween Song in American Sign Language (ASL)

Sesame Street Halloween song performed in ASL by Amelia Hensley and Chelsea Lee, making Halloween fun and accessible for all children.

ASL Music Video: “THIS IS HALLOWEEN” from THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS

ASL music video of “This is Halloween” by Russell Harvard, translating Danny Elfman’s classic into expressive American Sign Language.

TEENtober

TeenTober is a nationwide celebration hosted by libraries to celebrate teens and promote teen services. DCDL is to offer the Deaf Culture version of TeenTober. Enjoy the books!

Most Recent - Young Adult

A Game Most Foul
by Alison Gervais

Give Me a Sign
by Anna Sortino

This is Kind of an Epic Love Story
by Kacen Callender

Body Talk
by Kelly Jensen

The Dark Days of Hamburger Halpin
by Josh Berk

Most Popular - Young Adult

The Silence Between Us
by Alison Gervais

The Words in my Hands
by Asphyxia

Soundless
by Richelle Mead

Whispering Dark
by Kelly Andrew

You're Welcome, Universe
by Whitney Gardner

Halloween: ASL Edition

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.

Go to Overdrive Website >>

Digital Videos

Watch movies, TV shows, and educational videos in sign language.

Check out our Videos >>

Resources & Online Journals

Access digital resources and scholarly journals and magazines.

Visit our Resources Page >>

Find Maryland Local Libraries

Find a library near you and learn about its services.

Maryland Library Website >>

Materials Loans from Maryland Libraries - Marina

MARINA can be used to request items only if they are not owned by your local library system.

Go to Marina Website >>

Explore Deaf Community Events

Meet and mingle with the deaf community.

View Deaf Community Events Calendar >>

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.