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

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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.

Most Recent Books Written by
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Women

Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Female Content Creators

Books on Deaf and Hard of Hearing Women,
Historic and Modern

The Imprisoned Guest
by Elisabeth Gitter

Silent Life and Silent Language
by Kate M. Farlow and Kristen C. Harmon

Autobiographical Works by
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Women

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.

https://health.maryland.gov/bha/Pages/988md.aspx

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.