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

Someone to Daydream About
by Sydney Langford

Love in the Palm of His Hand
by Rinteku

Most Recent - Young Adult

There Will Be Other Summers
by Tegan Anderson

Luski's Silent Girl
by Sondra Sampson

Spellbook of the Lost and Found
by Moïra Fowley-Doyle

Weave a Circle Round
by Kari Maaren

Most Borrowed - Young Adult

The Words in my Hands
by Asphyxia

The Whispering Dark
by Kelly Andrew

The Silence Between Us
by Alison Gervais

You're Welcome, Universe
by Whitney Gardner

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.