Programs


The Working Men’s Institute hosts a wide variety of adult and children's programs, lectures and workshops throughout the year.  The Friends of the WMI Lecture Series, children's story times, craft workshops and STEM activities are just a few of the diverse offerings that can be found at the Working Men’s Institute. Visit our calendar regularly to view our upcoming events.

Many of our past programs, including the Friends of the WMI Lecture Series are available for viewing.  Click here to view them in our Video Archives.

Pre-School Storytime Winter Session

Pre-School Storytime Winter Session

Tamara Allison will host weekly Pre-school Storytime Sessions.

Thursday, February 6, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Weaving with Peggy Taylor

Weaving with Peggy Taylor

Peggy Taylor is offering winter weaving classes at the WMI.  Table looms, instruction, and materials will be provided. Call 812-682-4806 or email librarian@workingmensinstitute.org. The Indiana Arts Commission Arts Project Support grant funds these classes. Pre-registration is required. The class limit is 14.

Saturday, February 8, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Pre-School Storytime Winter Session

Pre-School Storytime Winter Session

Tamara Allison will host weekly Pre-school Storytime Sessions.

Thursday, February 13, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
STEM Storytime

STEM Storytime

Tamara Allison will read "Snowflake Bentley" by Jacqueline Briggs Martin. This session will focus on symmetry and tessellations.
Thursday, February 13, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Weaving with Peggy Taylor

Weaving with Peggy Taylor

Peggy Taylor is offering winter weaving classes at the WMI.  Table looms, instruction, and materials will be provided. Call 812-682-4806 or email librarian@workingmensinstitute.org. The Indiana Arts Commission Arts Project Support grant funds these classes. Pre-registration is required. The class limit is 14.

Saturday, February 15, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Pre-School Storytime Winter Session

Pre-School Storytime Winter Session

Tamara Allison will host weekly Pre-school Storytime Sessions.

Thursday, February 20, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Board of Trustees Meeting

Board of Trustees Meeting

Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, February 20, 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Private Event
Monday, February 24, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Pre-School Storytime Winter Session

Pre-School Storytime Winter Session

Tamara Allison will host weekly Pre-school Storytime Sessions.

Thursday, February 27, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Kiwanis Storytime

Kiwanis Storytime

 Join us for Kiwanis Story Time on Thursday, February 27th, at 6:30 p.m. Debra Johnson will read the delightful book “A Bad Case of Stripes” by David Shannon.  If you’d like to join in on the fun and receive a free book, please call 812-682-4806 or email us at librarian@workingmensinstitute.org or director@workingmemsinstitute.org. 

Thursday, February 27, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Anna Tsouhlarakis Artist Talk for Encountering at the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art

Anna Tsouhlarakis Artist Talk for Encountering at the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art

On the eve of the opening of ‘Encountering: Io Palmer, Anna Tsouhlarakis and Pavlina Vagioni’ at the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, join artist Anna Tsouhlarakis to learn more about her practice and her work on view here in New Harmony. In this lecture at the Working Men’s Institute, acclaimed multi-disciplinary artist Anna Tsouhlarakis elaborates on themes and topics in her work which spans text-based work, performance, sculpture, installation, and more.  Encountering is on view from March 1-April 12, 2025 and visitors are invited to join us at the opening reception on Saturday, March 1st from 3-5 PM.

 

Friday, February 28, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Board of Trustees Meeting

Board of Trustees Meeting

Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, March 20, 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
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Community Events


While you can easily fill an entire day or even a weekend here at the Working Men’s Institute, there’s much more to do in idyllic New Harmony, Indiana.  Look here to see a calendar of upcoming events and learn more about other places to visit while you’re in town.