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
Thursday, February 5, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Formation of a Vision: The Development of Robert Owen and the How and Why of his Experiment in America

Formation of a Vision: The Development of Robert Owen and the How and Why of his Experiment in America

Rod Clark Blends travel photography with historical insight, offering a vivid photographic exploration of the places that shaped Robert Owen’s visionary experiment in community through images captured in Newtown, Wales; New Lanark, Scotland; and New Harmony, Indiana. Rod traces the landscapes, architecture, and ideas that defined Owen’s transatlantic world.  The program will offer a unique look at how the ideals of the Community of Equality were rooted in and transformed by the places Owen called home. You will gain fresh perspectives on the people, hopes, and complexities behind one of the most ambitious social experiments of the 19th century.

Wednesday, February 11, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Pre-School Storytime
Thursday, February 12, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Pre-School Storytime
Thursday, February 19, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Monthly Board of Trustee's Meeting
Thursday, February 19, 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Pre-School Storytime
Thursday, February 26, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Kiwanis Story Time

Kiwanis Story Time

Tamara Allison will read Owl Moon by Jane Yolen. A complimentary copy of the book will be provided to each registered child.

To register, please call 812-682-4806 or e-mail librarian@workingmensinstitute.org or director@workingmensinstitute.org

Thursday, February 26, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Pre-School Storytime
Thursday, March 5, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Pre-School Storytime
Thursday, March 12, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Pre-School Storytime
Thursday, March 19, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Monthly Board of Trustee's Meeting
Thursday, March 19, 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Pre-School Storytime
Thursday, April 9, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
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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.