 Catch the ARSL TRAIN!
Join us for ARSL's TRAIN (Training, Roundtables, and Informational Networking) series! Each month, we offer an online workshop, roundtable, or networking event designed to support and connect library professionals.
All registrants receive access to the TRAIN recording after the session. TRAIN programming is planned by ARSL's Continuing Education Committee.
Member Benefit: We have an archive with all past TRAIN recordings. Check it out below under "TRAIN Archive!" If you're not yet a member, consider joining to take full advantage of this library of knowledge.
  Upcoming ARSL TRAIN
March TRAIN: Financial Literacy Programming in the Library
When: Thursday, March 19, 2026
11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
More information coming soon!
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April TRAIN: Neurodiversity in Libraries - Register Here!
When: Thursday, April 16, 2026
11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
May TRAIN Roundtable: Customer Service in the Age of Burnout - Register Here!
When: Thursday, May 21, 2026
11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
 Upcoming Partner TRAIN
Partner TRAINs are new TRAIN offerings from ARSL partner organizations! These are also focused on continuing education, and are free for all ARSL members and nonmembers.
March Partner TRAIN: Early Literacy Through Decodables
The Road to Reading is a comprehensive early literacy initiative designed specifically for libraries to support emerging readers through structured, skill-based instruction grounded in the Science of Reading. This presentation will introduce participants to the design, purpose, and practical application of the Road to Reading program within public and school library settings.
During the session, Herbie Thorpe, Road to Reading Project Coordinator for Cherry Lake Publishing Group, will be joined by a professional librarian currently using the Road to Reading in their library. The librarian will share first-hand experiences and practical insights into how the program has been implemented, received by families, and incorporated into early literacy services. Together, they will walk through how the program’s decodable texts are organized by phonics skill progression and how libraries can use them to support children, caregivers, and programming. Attendees will also learn how short instructional videos, accessed through QR codes, reinforce each skill and help caregivers support reading development at home. This session combines program overview with real-world library experience.
When: Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Presented by: Herbie Thorpe, Road to Reading Project Coordinator, Cherry Lake Publishing Group
Herbie Thorpe is the Road to Reading Project Coordinator for Cherry Lake Publishing Group and has more than 25 years of experience working in the library market. Based in Madisonville, Louisiana, Herbie has represented publishing companies serving both public and school libraries throughout his career. His work centers on helping libraries implement The Road to Reading, a structured early literacy initiative aligned with the Science of Reading. Drawing on decades of hands-on experience with librarians and administrators, Herbie focuses on practical, library-friendly solutions that support early readers, caregivers, and community-wide literacy efforts.
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March Partner TRAIN: GrantStation Member Benefit Program - Register Here!
When: Thursday, March 26, 2026
11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
April Partner TRAIN: Palace Project: E-Book Licensing and Collection Development - Register Here!
When: Thursday, April 23, 2026
11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
May Partner TRAIN: Hoopla Marketing Makeover Reveal - Register Here!
When: Thursday, May 14, 2026
11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
 Previous ARSL TRAINs
Members Only TRAIN Archive
If you’d like full access to our workshop library, ARSL members can unlock an exclusive archive featuring five years’ worth of additional TRAIN recordings — including deep dives, hands-on tutorials, and expert-led sessions specifically tailored with small & rural libraries in mind. With dozens of extra recordings, this growing resource is the perfect way to continue learning at your own pace. Log in or join ARSL today to start exploring!
Browse Our Public TRAIN Archive
View a selection of ARSL TRAIN session recordings available to all, including Partner TRAINs and COVID-19 Roundtables. These sessions were open to both members and non-members.
Cancellation Policies & Fees
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