Wintering Well at Glasgow Life Libraries

SAD lamp loans and winter wellbeing support

Winter can be tough, with fewer daylight hours affecting mood and energy. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can bring low mood and anxiety during the darker months, but support is available.

With Wintering Well, you can borrow a portable plug-in SAD lamp that mimics sunlight and helps boost your wellbeing through winter. 

Lamps are available at the following Glasgow Life Libraries: BridgetonCastlemilkDennistounDrumchapelGovanhillIbrox, Knightswood, The Mitchell, Pollok, Possilpark and Springburn.

A curated collection of winter reads

From winter myths to tales of “stolen light,” stories offer comfort and insight. Discover more in our Wintering Well reading list.

Find your next read

Tips for wellbeing in winter

Get tips and advice from Cope Scotland on how to make the most of the winter months. Look after your wellbeing at this time of year.

Beat festive stress - help from Cope Scotland