The Playground at Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL) has grown again with the addition of Sunshine Lamps – light therapy boxes that emit a bright light (10,000 lux)!
Place a hold on a lamp and borrow sunshine! Living in the Pacific Northwest, we are exposed to less sunlight than people who live in sunny places or at lower latitudes. The lamps are meant to help replace lost sunlight exposure by reproducing the effects of natural sunlight. Light therapy can be used to combat the winter blues or cheer up on cloudy days.
“Past Playground experiences were STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) focused. However at its core, FVRL’s Playground is truly about providing our customers with exceptional experiences both in-library and at home. We are living in an unusual reality at the moment, and it is the right time to broaden the Playground’s scope and include Sunshine Lamps,” says Heather Scoular, Director of Customer Experience. “During times of stress or isolation, tools that bring cheer to our lives are especially important. FVRL values the vibrant health of our communities, including the heart and mind.”
Light therapy is generally safe. However, people who have sensitive eyes or skin should not use a Sunshine Lamp without first consulting a doctor. Consult a medical or therapy professional if you have serious depression symptoms.
Visit www.fvrl.ca to learn more about the Sunshine Lamps and the Playground’s entire curated collection of experiences. Connect and engage with FVRL on social by searching ReadLearnPlay on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
