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.

Presentation by Alistair Baldwin: The Rapp Memorial Garden

Presentation by Alistair Baldwin: The Rapp Memorial Garden

Alistair Baldwin will present the finalized design for The Rapp Memorial Garden, located on the grounds of the Poet’s House. The project is designed as a permanent civic landscape to support the Blaffer Foundation’s residency programming, public lectures, and community events.

Friday, April 24, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
BASICS OF WOODY PLANTS  with Bill McKnight

BASICS OF WOODY PLANTS with Bill McKnight

This FREE hands-on workshop will offer inside and outside activities. However, participation is limited to 20. Handouts will be provided. Among other things, participants will be instructed about woody plants with an emphasis on identification, as well as landscaping use/suitability and pruning. Proper tree measuring methods will also be demonstrated.

Contact Bill to reserve your spot!

317-205-5440

bill.madbotanist@gmail.com

Saturday, April 25, 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Mahjong

Mahjong

Are you interested in learning how to play Mahjong? Join us at the WMI! Game sets are provided, and cards are available. It’s free to join the group, and you can purchase an annual card from the National Mahjong League. Feel free to join us for one or both days—it’s entirely up to you! We would love to have you with us, so come and enjoy the fun at your own pace!

Tuesday, April 28, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Pre-School Storytime
Thursday, April 30, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Mahjong

Mahjong

Are you interested in learning how to play Mahjong? Join us at the WMI! Game sets are provided, and cards are available. It’s free to join the group, and you can purchase an annual card from the National Mahjong League. Feel free to join us for one or both days—it’s entirely up to you! We would love to have you with us, so come and enjoy the fun at your own pace!

Thursday, April 30, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Kiwanis Story Time

Kiwanis Story Time

Shannon DeLap will read “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie” by Laura Numeroff. A complimentary copy of the book will be provided to each registered child.

To register, call 812-682-4806 or Email librarian@workingmensinstitute.org or director@workingmensinstitute.org.

Thursday, April 30, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Mahjong

Mahjong

Are you interested in learning how to play Mahjong? Join us at the WMI! Game sets are provided, and cards are available. It’s free to join the group, and you can purchase an annual card from the National Mahjong League. Feel free to join us for one or both days—it’s entirely up to you! We would love to have you with us, so come and enjoy the fun at your own pace!

Tuesday, May 5, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Pre-School Storytime
Thursday, May 7, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Mahjong

Mahjong

Are you interested in learning how to play Mahjong? Join us at the WMI! Game sets are provided, and cards are available. It’s free to join the group, and you can purchase an annual card from the National Mahjong League. Feel free to join us for one or both days—it’s entirely up to you! We would love to have you with us, so come and enjoy the fun at your own pace!

Thursday, May 7, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mahjong

Mahjong

Are you interested in learning how to play Mahjong? Join us at the WMI! Game sets are provided, and cards are available. It’s free to join the group, and you can purchase an annual card from the National Mahjong League. Feel free to join us for one or both days—it’s entirely up to you! We would love to have you with us, so come and enjoy the fun at your own pace!

Tuesday, May 12, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Pre-School Storytime
Thursday, May 14, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Mahjong

Mahjong

Are you interested in learning how to play Mahjong? Join us at the WMI! Game sets are provided, and cards are available. It’s free to join the group, and you can purchase an annual card from the National Mahjong League. Feel free to join us for one or both days—it’s entirely up to you! We would love to have you with us, so come and enjoy the fun at your own pace!

Thursday, May 14, 11:00 am - 1:00 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.