Ben Nicholson, the author of “Clockwork Basilisk: The Early Revolvers of Elisha Collier & Artemas Wheeler,” will be chatting about America’s first revolver.

Step into a world of wonder with Tamara Allison as she leads WMI’s Preschool Story Time every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Immerse your little ones, aged 2-5, in the magic of storytelling, interactive games, and engaging developmental activities.

Save the date for Kiwanis Story Time!  Ann Huelsmann will be reading The Book Tree by Paul Czajak. Every child who registers gets a free copy of the book. To secure your spot, give us a call at 812-682-4806 or send us an email at director@workingmensinstitute.org or librarian@workingmensinstitute.org

The WMI will welcome the Local Loco Model Train Club for the October 26 – 27 weekend. Local Loco is a group of model railroad enthusiasts in Evansville and surrounding communities in southwestern Indiana. The club exists for members to share their hobbies with each other and with the general public. This FREE show will feature model railroad layouts and club members will run trains for all to enjoy.  Times will be Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

The WMI will welcome the Local Loco Model Train Club for the October 26 – 27 weekend. Local Loco is a group of model railroad enthusiasts in Evansville and surrounding communities in southwestern Indiana. The club exists for members to share their hobbies with each other and with the general public. This FREE show will feature model railroad layouts and club members will run trains for all to enjoy.  Times will be Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

David Angel is scheduled to deliver a presentation on “Mastering Difficult Conversations,” which marks the inaugural session of the “Conflict Resolution 101” series. The series is set to take place this fall at the WMI.

Step into a world of wonder with Tamara Allison as she leads WMI’s Preschool Story Time every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Immerse your little ones, aged 2-5, in the magic of storytelling, interactive games, and engaging developmental activities.

Step into a world of wonder with Tamara Allison as she leads WMI’s Preschool Story Time every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Immerse your little ones, aged 2-5, in the magic of storytelling, interactive games, and engaging developmental activities.

Wesselman Woods: A Beacon of Hope for the Future.

Jerry Rairdon, the Director of Development at Wesselman Woods, will speak about Evansville’s  200 acres of untouched forest and the ongoing development of Howell Wetlands. He is a member of the leadership team for Room for All, Indiana, and serves on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity in Evansville. Jerry joined Wesselman Woods in 2024 and is a retired lead pastor of Noblesville First United Methodist Church. He and his wife, Nancy, have eight children and eight grandchildren.

Get ready for an exciting session with Tamara Allison as she shares a captivating STEM-related story and leads fun-filled and creative activities. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have a blast while learning!

Step into a world of wonder with Tamara Allison as she leads WMI’s Preschool Story Time every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Immerse your little ones, aged 2-5, in the magic of storytelling, interactive games, and engaging developmental activities.