Tales of murder and mystery have made Monday mornings unmissable for a group of local library users.
A shared love of whodunnits has drawn a crowd of crime fiction fans to the newly formed Monday Morning Murder Club at Rosyth Library.
A lone poster pinned to the library’s returns desk was all it took to draw a crowd of crime-loving lenders.
And, in a plot twist that library staff never saw coming, crime fiction fans turned up in big numbers to the first meeting last Monday (8 April).
The library was so busy that staff had to borrow chairs from the Community Centre next door to cope with demand.
The club is run by library assistants Nicola Braid and Teresa Robinson, who got kitted out in forensic suits for the first meeting.
The idea was hatched when library staff noticed that most of their regular borrowers read murder mysteries.
“After the social isolation of Covid times, we were aware of the need for an informal group where like-minded people could get together over a cup of tea and meet new friends,” says Nicola.
“It’s not a book group as such, but every two weeks we will discuss a murder-based theme. Variety is a key element – we cover TV, Films, news and, of course, books.”
Everyone who attended had fascinating stories to share, and all are eagerly anticipating the next session which will focus on murders involving famous people.
Says Teresa: “Our oldest member – who’s 90 years old – left the meeting with a spring in her step, saying that she was away to look up more murders.
“The enthusiasm is infectious. We’re hoping to invite some guest speakers as the group evolves and possibly ‘solve’ a murder or two as well.”
The next meeting of the Monday Morning Murder Club is scheduled for 22 April.
Library Assistants Nicola Braid, left, and Teresa Robinson are ready to meet members at the first meeting of the Monday Morning Murder Club at Rosyth Library.
Getting down to business with members at the first meeting of the Monday Morning Murder Club at Rosyth Library.
There’s been a murder! Library Assistant Claire Lawson adds to the drama.
