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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Welcome back to school after a wonderful summer break!

Discover a wealth of resources to help you navigate your local school system and county and state programs.

You can also access various videos and eBooks for viewing and reading pleasure.

Resources for Back to School

ASL Signs and Stories: Back to School Edition

Recently Added Juvenile Books

The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl

by Shannon Hale

The Astronomically Grand Plan

by Rie Neal and Talitha Shipman

Gymnastics Queen

by Marci Peschke and Tuesday Mourning

Good Morning, Shakur!

by by Andrea Sonnier and Jane Jonas

Marlee Foxglove and the Dragon

by R.W. Plummer

Recently Added Young Adult Books

Spellbook of the Lost and Found

by Moïra Fowley-Doyle

Weave a Circle Round

by Kari Maaren

World Weaver

by by Daniel Walker and Kaylynn Elizabeth Walker

The Sound of You

by Simon Doyle

Newest Resources

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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Learn Back to School Signs with Start ASL!

Start off the new school year with school signs in American Sign Language!
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Baltimore City Association of the Deaf (BCAD)

Advocacy and community hub for Baltimore’s Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing, including events, resources, awareness, and social support.
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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.