The Leelanau Historical Society is offering free workshops for the public to learn about Central Michigan University’s Digital Michigan Newspaper Portal. The portal is a free website for researching Michigan’s historic newspapers.

Each workshop will consist of a short presentation on Leelanau’s historic newspapers and the Digital Michigan Newspaper Portal. Staff will walk attendees through a sample research prompt before letting them explore the portal and have their questions answered. Registration is required.

Options for workshop attendees:

• Bring your personal laptop/tablet, or
• Sign up for a laptop provided by the Library.
• (available on a first come, first service basis), or
• Just observe and participate in the Q&As, or
• Bring a friend and learn together!

We encourage each participant to come prepared with a specific Leelanau/Michigan-based historic topic, person, or event they wish to research.