Crime author Denise Mina, who’s penned novels such as Field Of Blood, then gave a talk about writing and her work.
The always popular Book Bug dropped by to visit as well.
Library staff then read from the book Buddha Da, by the author Anne Donovan, before everyone, of all ages, came together and performed the Jeely Piece Song.
As an added bonus, the song’s composer Adam McNaughton was there to see it performed.
St Mark’s Primary pupils also performed a Highland dance.
Librarian Jacqueline Haldane was delighted by how the morning went.
She said: “We had a big audience for the hour and it was fantastic.
“It showed all the different types of books that are there and how it can affect all ages.
“It went really well, and things like St Marks doing a dance as part of it was quite different as well.
“A lot of the parents enjoyed seeing their children reading, and something like the listening dog can really give the children a confidence boost with reading in public.
“Everyone stuck to their time perfectly, and even with all the different things going on it all ran smoothly.”
Over 350 fantastic events for all ages were held throughout the National Book week all across Scotland, with the aim of celebrating reading in all its forms.
Rutherglen Library are now preparing for their Burns celebration on January 25 and a health and fitness day on February 11.
