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Early Bird Registration for #ARSL2026 is now open!

In response to popular demand, the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) is opening early bird registration earlier than ever before so you can plan ahead and make the most of your library's budget. Early bird registration opens May 5 and closes July 8 — don't wait!

2026 Early Bird Rates:

● ARSL Members: $300

● Students, Advocates & Retirees: $255

● Nonmembers: $400

Preconference workshops are also available for an additional fee. Advance in-person registration closes

September 1. Register today at arsl.org/2026-conference-registration

About #ARSL2026:

The Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) Annual Conference is the only national conference built specifically for rural and small library professionals. Every session, keynote, and conversation is designed with your experiences in mind — small budgets, limited staff, and communities that count on you. No scaling down required. This year's theme, Rooted in Community, celebrates the strength, creativity, and resilience that define small and rural libraries. Join us for four days of networking, learning, and inspiration you can take straight back to your library.

Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center

September 16–19, 2026 Learn more at arsl.org/2026-conference

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