Intellectual wellness focuses on lifelong learning and the intentional practice of challenging your mind with new concepts, issues and experiences. Individuals and families that strive to achieve intellectual wellness participate in creative, stimulating mental activities in an attempt to expand their knowledge about a variety of topics to help with problem-solving for themselves and others. This guide will help you find resources on a variety of topics related to intellectual wellness including local classes and workshops, museums, cultural arts, online learning, current events and much more.
Research Databases
The following are part of the Upper Arlington Public Library’s premium resources. Unless you are in one of our library locations, you will need your library card number and PIN in order to access them.
CreativeBug
Provides online instructional videos on a wide range of arts and crafts topics, including drawing, painting, sewing, knitting, crochet, quilting, baking, and more.
Mango Languages
Offers interactive language learning courses, including materials on English as a second language, and languages such as Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Arabic, and more.
Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center (EBSCO)
Features information on popular hobbies and recreation activities, including arts, crafts, collections, games, models, needlework, and outdoor activities, such as birding and hiking.
Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints
Provides multiple perspectives on current, controversial social issues, including overviews, essays, primary source documents, and more.
Points of View Reference Center
Provides multiple perspectives on current, controversial social issues, including overviews, articles, and primary source documents.
Search Starters
Find materials in our catalog about Intellectual Wellness by clicking on the following subject terms.
Research Materials
These materials are available through the Upper Arlington Public Library. The following books and magazines can be found in the Research Department of the Tremont Road Branch, while e-books can be accessed anywhere with an internet connection and your UAPL card number and PIN.
eBooks
Gale Reference eBooks on Intellectual Wellness
Includes full online access to the following titles (click on the titles to access):
Books
These materials are available for use in the Research Department of the Tremont Road Branch. Click on the links for more location information.
- American Art Directory
- Dictionary of Language Games, Puzzles, and Amusements
- Great Drawings of All Time
- History of Modern Art
- Literary Arts Directory
- Scarne’s Encyclopedia of Games
- A Visual History of Twentieth-Century Architecture
- Writing in Ohio
Journals/Magazines
Here are a few examples of magazines and journals the Upper Arlington Public Library subscribes to that would be relevant to someone interested in improving their intellectual wellness. Some current issues of these titles are available for checking out, while in some cases older issues may be accessed at the Research Department of the Tremont Road Branch. Follow the links to the catalog or see a librarian for more information:
Websites
These recommended websites are chosen as reliable sources for information related to Intellectual Wellness.
General Resources
Local Resources
- City of Upper Arlington Events Calendar
- Columbus Museum of Art
- COSI
- Franklin Park Conservatory
- St. Agatha Catholic School
- St. Andrew School
- Syntero
- The Wellington School
- UA Cultural Arts
- UA Historical Society
- UA Labor Day Arts Festival
- UA Parks & Recreation – Activity Guide
- UA Parks & Recreation – Senior Adult/50+
- Upper Arlington Public Library Event Calendar
- Upper Arlington Schools
- Wexner Center for the Arts