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
Deafverse
Deafverse is a DCDL favorite! Deafverse is a free, choose-your-own-adventure game crafted by a Deaf-led team at the National Deaf Center to support Deaf and hard-of-hearing teens in building self-advocacy, college readiness, and career confidence – all through an engaging, narrative-driven experience. The game is available in ASL, written English, and audio, and can be played on both desktop and mobile.
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!
Coming Soon - Young Adult
Most Recent - Young Adult
Most Borrowed - Young Adult
ASL: Halloween Edition
Newest Resources
Dack Virnig’s ASL Storytelling, “FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL”
Learn Back to School Signs with Start ASL!
Baltimore City Association of the Deaf (BCAD)
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.
Digital Videos
Watch movies, TV shows, and educational videos in sign language.
Resources & Online Journals
Access digital resources and scholarly journals and magazines.
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.
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.