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 will be available at the following libraries from Monday 12th January 2026:
How we can help brighten things up this winter
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Living with SAD
Mitchell Library exhibition
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 out moreTips for wellbeing in winter
Get tips and advice from Cope Scotland on how to make the most of the winter months
Beat festive stress - help from Cope Scotland