ARSL 2026 Conference

ROOTED IN COMMUNITY
9.16-9.19.26 Montgomery, AL

#ARSL2026 is the conference built for rural and small libraries—where planners and presenters truly understand shoestring budgets,

small spaces, and limited staffing, along with the unique opportunities for innovation and collaboration that come with the territory. Every session is packed with practical takeaways you can bring straight back to your library, no scaling down required.
This year's theme, ROOTED IN COMMUNITY, captures the strength, connection, and resilience that define small and rural libraries. We celebrate the creativity and determination that grow from shared roots and empower our libraries and communities to thrive together

Important Upcoming Dates:

Feb. 18 ... Conference Scholarships Open
Mar. 6 .... Conference Session Proposal Applications Close
Mar. 10 .. Conference Scholarships Close
May 5 ..... Early Bird Registration opens
Jul. 8 ....... Early Bird Registration closes
Sep. 1 ..... Advance In-Person Registration closes

Stay tuned for more important dates & deadlines!