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Emergency Medical ID

In Case of Emergency: The Basics of the iPhone Medical ID App and Health App

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of updating Medical ID and the Health app on your Iphone.  This enables first responders to access your name, emergency contacts and medical history/allergies if you become unconscious.

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Android Clinic

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required

Come and ask your Android phone/tablet questions in a group. The content of this class will be determined by the questions attendees ask.

Computer monitor on a desk displaying the Tech-Talk logo and text, "Tech Help on Demand"

Bring Graphics to Life: GIF Animation Essentials (Tech-Talk Webinar)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual
Event Details:

Make your graphics pop with GIF animations for images, websites, social media, newsletters, and YouTube. This session covers animation techniques, optimization tips, and best practices to make your content stand out online.

Christmas Eve Closing

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closing at 5pm for Christmas Eve

Christmas Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library

New Year's Eve Closing

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closing at 5pm for New Year's Eve

New Year's Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
iPhone on a purple background with text, "iPhone Intermediate"

iPhone Intermediate

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required

Do you already know the basics of your iPhone but want to learn more?  We will cover Spotlight Search and Control Center, Advanced Settings, Organizing and Updating Apps, Intermediate messaging and Intermediate Photos.  

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Android Clinic

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required

Come and ask your Android phone/tablet questions in a group. The content of this class will be determined by the questions attendees ask.

Computer monitor on a desk displaying the Tech-Talk logo and text, "Tech Help on Demand"

Say Goodbye to Password Hassles with Passkeys! (Tech-Talk Webinar)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual
Event Details:

Discover how passkeys can make your online logins faster and more secure without giving up your existing passwords.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday

cameras, slides, and vhs tapes with text, "digitize media."

Maker Lab: Digitize Your Aging Photos, Slides, Negatives, and VHS Tapes

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to use equipment in our Maker Lab to convert video, slides, negatives, and photos to digital formats. 

Covered in this class: slide/negative scanner, photo scanner, DVD duplicator, and VHS converter.

Disclaimer(s)

Maker Lab

This is a qualifying class for individual Maker Lab time. After attending this class, you can request an appointment to use this Maker Lab equipment on your own or with the help of a staff member.

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iPad Basics

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required

Do you have an iPad and need to learn how to use it?  This clinic will teach you the basics of using your device, as well as how to download free e-books from the library’s digital catalog.  Please feel free to bring your iPad and your library card.

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OurStoryBridge: Connecting the Past and Present! (Tech-Talk Webinar)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual
Event Details:

Discover a revolutionary resource for producing an online crowdsourced, community story project emphasizing the collection and sharing of audio history, recognized by librarians across the country. 

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Cutting the Cord: Alternatives to Traditional TV Services

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss and demonstrate additional TV options like using a digital antenna, smart devices, and streaming devices like Roku and Apple TV to cut costs or broaden your viewing content options.

Emergency Medical ID

In Case of Emergency: The Basics of the iPhone Medical ID App and Health App

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of updating Medical ID and the Health app on your Iphone.  This enables first responders to access your name, emergency contacts and medical history/allergies if you become unconscious.

Computer monitor on a desk displaying the Tech-Talk logo and text, "Tech Help on Demand"

Let AI Reveal the Story Behind Your Google Form Responses (Tech-Talk Webinar)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual
Event Details:

Learn how to use Google Forms not just to collect data, but to instantly summarize key insights with AI. 

Presidents' Day Closing

All Day
Colonie Library
Closing
Branches:
Colonie Library
Description:

Closed in observance of Presidents' Day

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Introduction to Python and AI

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Python and AI in this teen-led workshop series! For teens in grades 6 to 8. Registration required. Registration is for all 4 classes, February 17 to February 20. Please plan on attending all 4 sessions.

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Introduction to Python and AI

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Python and AI in this teen-led workshop series! For teens in grades 6 to 8. Registration required. Registration is for all 4 classes, February 17 to February 20. Please plan on attending all 4 sessions.

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Introduction to Python and AI

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Python and AI in this teen-led workshop series! For teens in grades 6 to 8. Registration required. Registration is for all 4 classes, February 17 to February 20. Please plan on attending all 4 sessions.

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Introduction to Python and AI

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Python and AI in this teen-led workshop series! For teens in grades 6 to 8. Registration required. Registration is for all 4 classes, February 17 to February 20. Please plan on attending all 4 sessions.

iPhone on an orange background with text, "iPhone Basics"

iPhone Basics

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Maker Lab at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Maker Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required

Do you have an iPhone and need to learn the basics? We will cover external features, touch screen basics, Settings basics, Apps, calling, messaging (texting), and photo basics.

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Discover 10 Free Web Tools We Use Continually (Tech-Talk Webinar)

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual at Colonie Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Colonie Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual
Event Details:

Unlock creativity, streamline productivity, and elevate your digital presence.