01/10/2023
JUST ARRIVED AT THE WMI!
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Indiana's oldest continually operating public library.
Library founded by William Maclure, who was a prominent part of the community of founded in New Harmony in 1824 by Robert Owen. In his words, it's mission is to dedicate itself to "the diffusion of knowledge by mutual instruction amongst the producing classes who labor with their hands, and gain their bread by the sweat of their brow."
Operating as usual
01/07/2023
Starting Tuesday January 10th…FREE homework help at the WMI!
01/06/2023
HOMEWORK HELP at the WMI
Tuesdays Through January | 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Johnson United Methodist Church will be providing FREE homework help to all students at the WMI on January 10, 17, 24, and 31.
01/04/2023
Timeline photos
12/27/2022
Timeline photos
12/24/2022
Our Director, Ryan Rokicki, is our final reader in the 2022 12 Holiday stories. We want to thank everyone who participated in the event! Have a very happy holiday season!
12/23/2022
Here with another aspect of the holiday season is Taylor Rokicki with a Hanukkah story. 
12/22/2022
Thank you Janey Frayser for reading in our 12 Holiday Stories. You are very much appreciated!
12/22/2022
Kiwanis Story Time for this evening has been postponed until next week due to the forecasted weather.
12/21/2022
Timeline photos
12/21/2022
We have three stories left in our 12 Holiday Stories!
12/20/2022
Peggy Taylor's Weaving camp that begins next week has three openings! Call the WMI at 812-682-4806 or email [email protected] to sign up.
12/20/2022
Correction: We re-open Tuesday December 27, 2022.
12/20/2022
12/17/2022
Historic New Harmony's Interim Assistant Director, Claire Eagle, stopped in and read this forgotten Christmas Story. Thank you for joining in on the fun!
12/16/2022
Tamara Allison dropped by to help us celebrate by reading "Red and Green and Blue and White." Tamara is a recently retired teacher from West Elementary School in Mt. Vernon and serves on our Board of Trustees.
12/15/2022
There will be no Pre-School Storytime with Ms. Peggy Thursday December 22nd.
12/15/2022
President of the Sunshine Club and Junior Volunteer at the WMI, Ashlynn DeLap, joined in on the holiday story fun! Thank you Ashlynn!
12/14/2022
We are nearly half way through this years 12 Holiday Stories! We would like to thank Jan Kahle for stopping by to read "If You Take a Mouse to the Movies."
12/13/2022
Katie and Willow Kimball was kind enough to sing and read "The 12 days of Christmas" for our 12 Holiday Stories! Katie and Willow are just two of many of our favorite patrons here at the WMI!
12/07/2022
We are going to throw in some of the stories from years prior to the mix this year! Katie Reineke was so kind to read this cute story last year! We certainly appreciate you reading for this event!
12/03/2022
Santa is here checking to see if you have been Naughty or Nice!
12/03/2022
Come on into the WMI during the Christmas in New Harmony Festivities! We have live music in the library, Santa, and much more!
12/02/2022
The 12 Holiday Stories has begun! Thank you Peggy Meyer for reading! Just a reminder that Pre-school Story time with Ms. Peggy is each Thursday Morning at 10:30.
11/23/2022
11/17/2022
Our internet is back up and running! Thank you for your patience!
11/13/2022
This earring was found after Deb Burdicks lecture. You can pick it up at the circulation desk Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or Sunday noon to 4 p.m.
11/11/2022
Timeline photos
11/11/2022
11/10/2022
The WMI is now offering Notary Services to our patrons and community!
11/01/2022
Michael Myers dropped by the WMI during Joni's epic ghost walk Saturday night!
10/31/2022
Just a few of our trick or treaters from Saturday!
10/31/2022
10/29/2022
Still Plenty of Treats to give out! Don't forget to stop by!
10/29/2022
Head on over to Tik Tok and follow the WMI! We are new to this platform. What kind of content would you be interested in Tik Tok?
10/29/2022
We have lots of horror movies to make your Halloween even scarier! We are open until 5:00 p.m. today and from noon to 4:00 p.m. tomorrow. We are closed on Mondays.
10/29/2022
10/27/2022
Kiwanis Story Time got creepy tonight for Halloween! Tamara Allison read “Creepy Carrots” by Aaron Reynolds. Our next Kiwanis Story Time will be Thursday December 22, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Suzy Schuette will be reading a story for the Christmas Season! You can register your child by emailing [email protected] or [email protected] or calling 812-682-4806.
10/22/2022
Meet in the Street is back!!! Thank you to the Town Council for approving closing the 400 block of Tavern Street (up to the alley behind the gym) for the Meet in the Street community potluck to be held THIS SUNDAY -- October 23rd, beginning at 5:00 pm. The forecast calls for Sunday to be 80 degrees and the new venue is a beautiful tree-lined street in front of the WMI and Murphy Auditorium. Reserve your spot with a $5 ticket purchased at Capers (proceeds will go to defray the cost of the event), bring your best recipe, and join us for a magical evening! Space is limited.
10/18/2022
Address
407 Tavern Street
New Harmony, IN
47631
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 10am - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 7pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 7pm |
| Friday | 10am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 4:30pm |
| Sunday | 12pm - 4pm |
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Videos
Check out this incredible drone footage of the WMI's roof taken March 13, 2022 shortly after the removal of the old terracotta tiles. You can see the east side is already covered with the new slate.
The Roof Restoration is moving right along! We even have a video with a birds eye perspective! More pictures in the comments!
...And that's a Wrap! Our Director, Ryan Rokicki is our last reader in our "12 Stories of Christmas." We would like to give our thanks to all our readers and patrons that have made this event so special! From all of us at the WMI, Merry Christmas and Happy 2022!
Thank you Katie Reineke Pritchett for this story! We have one story left!
Dan Busler is our reader today! He is reading Pig the Elf by Aaron Blabey. We have two stories remaining!
We are half way through our "12 Stories of Christmas"! There are only six stores left! Today's Story is being Read by Janey Frayser.
We are already on our fifth story in our "12 Stories of Christmas"! Melora Adams is our reader today. Melora is our collections manager here at the WMI.
Christine Crews will be reading "The Mitten" by Jan Brett.
We are kicking off our 12 Stories of Christmas with Ms. Peggy Meyer! This program will run through Christmas Eve. We have some new readers this year! A new Video will be posted each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Please be sure to catch the up coming article in the Posey County News about this program!
Just a friendly reminder time changes tonight! Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before bed this evening!
The Night Before Christmas
The Worst 12 days of Christmas
Santa Claus and the Three Bears
The Dream Snow by Eric Carle
Shortcuts
Nearby museums
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New Harmony State Historic Site
N. Main Street -
N Arthur Street
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JUST ARRIVED AT THE WMI!
Also available on the Libby app in digital and audio formats.
Also available on the Libby app in digital and audio formats.
Starting Tuesday January 10th…FREE homework help at the WMI!
HOMEWORK HELP at the WMI
Tuesdays Through January | 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Johnson United Methodist Church will be providing FREE homework help to all students at the WMI on January 10, 17, 24, and 31.
Tuesdays Through January | 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Johnson United Methodist Church will be providing FREE homework help to all students at the WMI on January 10, 17, 24, and 31.
Our Director, Ryan Rokicki, is our final reader in the 2022 12 Holiday stories. We want to thank everyone who participated in the event! Have a very happy holiday season!
Here with another aspect of the holiday season is Taylor Rokicki with a Hanukkah story. 
Thank you Janey Frayser for reading in our 12 Holiday Stories. You are very much appreciated!
Kiwanis Story Time for this evening has been postponed until next week due to the forecasted weather.
We have three stories left in our 12 Holiday Stories!
Peggy Taylor's Weaving camp that begins next week has three openings! Call the WMI at 812-682-4806 or email [email protected] to sign up.
Correction: We re-open Tuesday December 27, 2022.
Historic New Harmony's Interim Assistant Director, Claire Eagle, stopped in and read this forgotten Christmas Story. Thank you for joining in on the fun!
Tamara Allison dropped by to help us celebrate by reading "Red and Green and Blue and White." Tamara is a recently retired teacher from West Elementary School in Mt. Vernon and serves on our Board of Trustees.