Rachel Reynolds Luster On NPR

A rural librarian gets her due in a public radio profile that aired nationally today. Rachel Reynolds Luster is head of the Myrtle, Missouri, branch of the county library. On a tight budget, supplemented with bake sales and donations, she curates the library’s collection, helps patrons get online via the library’s Internet access and recommends books for readers, young and old. Rachel is a mom, fiddler, Ph.D. candidate, and some readers will know her from her participation in the National Rural Assembly.

 

Rural Assembly Everywhere 2026 Lineup

Rural Assembly Everywhere, our annual virtual gathering, is back July 23 with a compelling lineup of rural authors, leaders, musicians, and artists. Read about our featured guests below and register now to hear from them on July 23.

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In conversation: Erin Borla and Ash Hanson

Erin Borla, Executive Director of the Roundhouse Foundation, and Ash Hanson, Chief Creative Officer of the Department of Public Transformation, will be in conversation at our annual virtual gathering, Rural Assembly Everywhere, on July 23.

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