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Tech-splanation @ MPL
2026-09-29 13:00:00 2026-09-29 14:00:00 America/Chicago Tech-splanation @ MPL Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help!  Zablocki Branch - Other - See description for location

Tuesday, September 29
1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Zablocki Branch

Other - See description for location

Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 

Step into the world of Tech-splanation, our helpful BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) program. Got a tech puzzle to solve? Just bring your device and any questions you have, and let us guide you through the tech jungle! Tech-splanation is designed to offer simple, useful support for smaller, portable devices. While we’re happy to answer your questions and guide you through common tech challenges, please note that we’re not able to set up brand-new devices or handle repairs.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Computer Classes & Technology |

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Zablocki Branch
Phone: 414-286-3747
Branch manager
Pamela Johnson
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Mon, Aug 24 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 25 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 30 Closed
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Wed, Sep 23, 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Build, create and play at the Zablocki Library every Wednesday afternoon after school!
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Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room
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Community Room
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Tue, Sep 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Other - See description for location
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 
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