The Arc Library

Welcome to The Arc’s Developmental Disabilities Research Lending Library online search. The lending library and media room provides families, clients and the public an easy-to-access, comprehensive source for information and materials related to developmental disability. We welcome visitors! You can search our library online and check availability of resources.

The library is made available through funding assistance from the St. Gertrude Foundation of Washington, D.C. and individual donations of money and resources.

We’re located in St. Mary’s County right off Rt. 5, one block from St. Mary’s Ryken High School.

Resources
• More than 400 books, resources guides and pamphlets
• Educational software programs
• Instructional videos
• Educational “life skills” games
• Tactile Toys
• Access to two computers
• TV/VCRs with headphones

We cover a full range of topics including behavioral issues, inclusion, transition, disability specific information, legal responsibilities, sample education materials and services.

Policies
All materials, except software programs, are available for checkout for a period of 2 weeks. Families, educators, people with disabilities, The Arc staff and clients and the tri-county community are all welcome to use the Resource Lending Library.

Donations
The Library welcomes donations of materials, resources and money. If you have a new or gently-used book, game, video or other resource you’d like contribute, please email us or call 301-475-5652 ext. 103 to make arrangements. You can also make a contribution online or by mail.