{"id":360215,"date":"2024-04-10T11:38:52","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T10:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onfife.com\/?page_id=360215"},"modified":"2024-04-10T11:38:53","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T10:38:53","slug":"whodunnits-are-where-its-at-for-librarys-murder-mystery-club","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.onfife.com\/whodunnits-are-where-its-at-for-librarys-murder-mystery-club\/","title":{"rendered":"Whodunnits are where it\u2019s at for library\u2019s murder mystery club"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tales of murder and mystery have made Monday mornings unmissable for a group of local library users.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A shared love of whodunnits has drawn a crowd of crime fiction fans to the newly formed Monday Morning Murder Club at Rosyth Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lone poster pinned to the library\u2019s returns desk was all it took to draw a crowd of crime-loving lenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The library was so busy that staff had to borrow chairs from the Community Centre next door to cope with demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The club is run by library assistants Nicola Braid and Teresa Robinson, who got kitted out in forensic suits for the first meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The idea was hatched when library staff noticed that most of their regular borrowers read murder mysteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAfter 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,\u201d says Nicola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt’s not a book group as such, but every two weeks we will discuss a murder-based theme. Variety is a key element \u2013 we cover TV, Films, news and, of course, books.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone who attended had fascinating stories to share, and all are eagerly anticipating the next session which will focus on murders involving famous people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Says Teresa: \u201cOur oldest member \u2013 who\u2019s 90 years old \u2013 left the meeting with a spring in her step, saying that she was away to look up more murders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe enthusiasm is infectious. We’re hoping to invite some guest speakers as the group evolves and possibly ‘solve’ a murder or two as well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next meeting of the Monday Morning Murder Club is scheduled for 22 April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There\u2019s been a murder! Library Assistant Claire Lawson adds to the drama.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Getting down to business with members at the first meeting of the Monday Morning Murder Club at Rosyth Library.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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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.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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