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The Hill Country Podcast: Exploring Kerrville’s Literary Community with Rachael Carruthers

Welcome to award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most unique area of Texas. This week Tom welcomes Rachael Carruthers, head of patron services at the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library in Kerrville, Texas.

Rachael discusses her 15-year career at the library, emphasizing the diverse programming she helps organize, including community outreach, reference assistance, and the upcoming ‘Readers, Writers, and Books’ event. The event will feature talks from notable figures such as Kathleen Hudson, Tom Fox, and Larry Morris, covering topics like oral histories, the Hill Country author podcast, and self-publishing. Rachael highlights the vibrant literary scene in Kerrville, the library’s supportive role for local authors, and the various book clubs tailored to different interests within the community.

Key Highlights:

  • Rachael’s Role at the Library
  • Upcoming Event: Readers, Writers, and Books
  • Community Engagement and Outreach
  • Library Resources and Services
  • Book Club Events

Resources:

Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library

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