POSTPONED - Digital Content Creation with Saratoga Writers Center In-Person
- Date:
- Wednesday, September 16, 2026
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 8:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
This event is postponed.
Abby Tegnelia, Founder/Publisher of Saratoga Dispatch, will lead a collaborative, hands-on training session designed to teach participants how to plan, create, and optimize engaging media - such as blogs, enewsletters, websites, and social media - for online platforms. Workshop attendees will learn how to bridge creative storytelling with technical skills to maximize audience reach and drive brand engagement.
Please register online.
Abby Tegnelia is a world-renowned journalist who has covered life-altering world events such as 9/11 and its aftermath. Her career as an editor-in-chief spans 15 years, including Modern Luxury’s Vegas magazine and the local Saratoga Living, and her work has appeared in Robb Report, Marie Claire, Glamour, Huffington Post, New York magazine and more. She is currently the co-founder of the Saratoga Dispatch, a digital all-Saratoga media company found at https://saratogadispatch.com, home of her lifestyle articles and popular column Dish Saratoga.
This program is co-sponsored by the Saratoga Writers Center. The Saratoga Writers Center is a 501c3 nonprofit organization established in January 2026 and guided by a Board of Trustees who are active locally in the literary arts, including librarians, poets, writers, educators, and advocates. The Center is currently seeking a home base location in downtown Saratoga Springs.
What to Expect
- The program features a guest speaker or lecturer presenting a specific topic.
- The talk is moderated by library staff.
- The presentation may include spoken lectures, storytelling, or slides.
- Time may be reserved at the end for questions and discussion, but participation is optional.
- You are welcome to listen quietly without participating.
- You may arrive late or leave early if needed.
- There is no expectation of prior knowledge about the topic.
- The library moderates discussions to support respectful dialogue but may not endorse all viewpoints expressed.
Sensory Information
- The program takes place in a shared indoor event space.
- Seating is library-style (chairs in rows or semi-circles).
- Lighting is standard indoor lighting; lights may be dimmed or off during slides or videos.
- The speaker may use a microphone or amplified sound.
- The speaker may move around the room.
- Slides, images, or videos may be projected on a screen.
- Audience noise is typically low, with occasional applause or questions.
Sensory Supports
- Listening without speaking or asking questions is always welcome.
- You may step out, take breaks, or move seating as needed.
- Fidget tools, notebooks, or quiet sensory items are welcome.
- Closed captions, printed materials, or visual aids will be available when possible.
- Additional accessibility support may be available—please ask library staff.
Saratoga Springs Public Library aims to make all programs welcoming and accessible. If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact the library at 518-584-7860 in advance.