The creatively well person values and actively participates in a diverse range of arts and cultural experiences as a means to understand and appreciate the surrounding world.

  • According to the American Public Health Association, there is evidence that one’s engagement with artistic activities, either as an observer of the creative works of others or as an initiator of one’s own creative pursuits, can enhance a person’s moods, emotions, and other psychological states or have a salient impact on important health parameters. Creative wellness is good for intellectual wellness, too: when studying people in their mid- to late 80s, researchers have found that the behavior that had the greatest protective effect against cognitive decline was artistic activity.
    • Your discovery activity: Increase your creative wellness by doing this activity RIGHT NOW.
      • Sit upright in your chair with good posture and rotate your hands so your palms are facing the ceiling. Hold this for 20 secs. Notice a difference? Turning palms up triggers a powerful mind-body response (with palms up we adopt a more open and curious mindset).

The Artmobile

The Artmobile exists to bring the arts to students who need it most. The Artmobile brings creative possibilities and adventurous problem-solving into the heart of any neighborhood.

Explore Art: Students investigate art making techniques to think critically about themselves, their projects, and their neighborhoods. 

Make Art: Students develop confidence in self-expression and empowerment through the exploration of new ideas.

Share Art: Students share their unique talents and ideas by showcasing their artwork to others. It inspires them to learn from each other and to try something new

Arty Party: We bring the party to you! No set-up, clean-up or mess. We customize the art project based on what your guests would like to make.

Article – Find a creative outlet

Southwest Public Library: Grove City Branch

Outreach Services: library staff assemble collections according to specific reading interests and request for Customer. Staff deliver and pick up collections on a monthly basis. 

*Must reside in South-Western City school district
*be elderly, disabled or handicapped, or
*Have no form of transportation, or
*Have no family member or caregiver to bring library materials 

More information: outreach@swpl.org or 614-875-6716 ext. 159

Creativebug: Using your library card, gain access to more than 1,000 award-winning arts & craft video classes taught by design experts and artists.

Lynda: Using your library card, gain free job training and achieve personal and professional skills and goals.

See the many other events available at the Grove City branch!