Wellbeing

Feedback Focus aims to explore your experiences of the library. Our focus in May 2026 is on wellbeing.

Collage of three images: colour-in cafe event, students studying by plant wall and the FeelGood Hub

How the library can help support wellbeing

Spaces

  • FeelGood Hub
  • Leisure Reading & Graphic Novel Collections
  • Family Room
  • Indoor greenery - living walls and the tree
  • Book swap

Activities & Equipment

  • Jigsaws in the FeelGood Hub
  • Board Games
  • Noise cancelling headphones, hand-held fans, lighting, coloured overlays and colour-changing cubes (speak to a member of staff on the front desk to use these)

People & Support

  • Library staff available to help in-person on the front desk and online via email and live chat
  • Study support - Library Skills @ Lancaster sessions, bookable Faculty Librarian and Learning Development 121s, English Language support, maths and stats support, Scientific Writing Centre

Events

  • Stitch Club
  • Colour-in Cafe
  • Tai Chi
  • Study Hall

What we asked you

We gathered feedback via a short online survey and a board displayed in the library building.

How can the library help support your wellbeing?

What you told us would help improve your wellbeing

  • Enforcement of silent conditions in the silent areas
  • Cleaner toilets
  • Body doubling/buddying sessions to help you study
  • Having crafting things available to use
  • More free hot drinks
  • Putting the jigsaw on display when it's been completed
  • More book events