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

Spotlight of the Month

Bonds of Hercules

The explosive sequel to Blood of Hercules.

Trapped in a marriage with her enemies and caught in a cult’s chaos, Hercules faces betrayal, desire, and an escaped prisoner from the Underworld. Determined to seize her power, she enters the Gladiator Competition — and all hell breaks loose.

Perfect for fans of Zodiac Academy and dark Greek-myth romance.

by Jasmine Mas

Native American Heritage Month

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

Books on Native American Sign Languages:

Indian Sign Language

Sign Language Among North American Indians

Talking with Hands

 

Books by Deaf Native American Authors

Luski’s Silent Girl

A Native American revenge story

 

Everything That Hurt Us Becomes a Ghost

Poems

Newest Resources

Preserving Native Sign Languages | A Deaf Scholar’s Mission

A video dictionary project that documents and protects the linguistic diversity of Native communities.
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Deaf Native American Who Belongs To The Crow Tribe

Flarin Big Lake shares his Native American culture, traditional dance, food, and history.
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Dack Virnig’s ASL Storytelling, “FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL”

What is one childhood memory you thought you’d forgotten - until something brought it rushing back?
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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.