The DeKalb Public Library will host a workshop for community members to learn how to transcribe the National Archives original documents as part of the America 250 initiative.

The free workshop will be held at 2 p.m. Jan. 11 in the library’s lower-level Zimmerman Meeting Room, 309 Oak St.

Attendees can learn how to decipher cursive and create keyword tags. The workshop also includes hands-on transcription process experience. Participants must create a National Archives login featuring two-factor authentication. Laptops will be provided. Due to limited space, the workshop is first-come, first-served.

For information, email emilyk@dkpl.org or call 815-756-9568, ext. 6106.