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

NYE Edition

The beginning of a year also can be the beginning of something great for you. Here are some of the resources for you to create a new beginning.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance

The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday is an official day of service and celebrates the civil rights leader’s life and legacy. It is also a day of reflection, a day of teaching nonviolent philosophy and strategy, and a day for getting involved in nonviolent action for social and economic progress.

New Books to Start Your Year With

Dust
by Alison Stine

The Drummer's Roommate
by M. K. Hale

But You Look So Normal
by Claudia Marseille

Growing Old in Silence
by Gay Becker

Newest Resources

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Official site of NIH, the U.S. medical research agency, offering health information, funding opportunities, and scientific resources.
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Cover thumbnail, “ASL Coffee Podcast, SPECIAL EDITION: Martin Luther King, Jr."
Watch the special edition ASL video commemorating Martin Luther King Jr., featuring historical footage and discussions on his civil rights legacy.
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Cover thumbnail, “Michigan Medicine, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Disability Justice: Growing from Allies to Accomplices"
Explore the link between Disability Rights and Dr. King’s legacy in this event featuring expert speakers on Disability Justice and Civil Rights.
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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.