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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.


Memo emojiSpeech bubble emoji Upcoming ARSL TRAIN

January TRAIN Roundtable: Programming Ideas for Older Adults

ARSL members, join us for a collaborative discussion on creative, engaging programming for older adults in your library! Share your successes, troubleshoot challenges, and gather fresh ideas from fellow library professionals serving rural and small communities.

When: Thursday, January 15, 2026
11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET

Facilitated by:
Christinna Swearingen, CE Committee Member
Kenneth Roman, CE Committee Member

Bring your questions, experiences, and best practices—let's learn from each other!

 Register for January TRAIN Roundtable
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February TRAIN: HR for Small Libraries

When: Thursday, February 19, 2026
11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET

Presented by: Sara Koehn & Drew Wichterman


Yellow heart emoji 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.

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March Partner TRAIN: Early Literacy Through Decodables

When: Thursday, March 5, 2026
11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET

Presented by: Matt Warner


Green play button emoji 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!

ARSL TRAIN Archive (Members Only)

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.

Public ARSL TRAIN Archive

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