The Southwestern Indiana Historical Society presents: "In Harmony's Way: The Battle to Save a Bridge" Dr. David Black Associate Professor of Communication, Radio, and Television. Produced and directed this documentary…
'A Hoosier Photographer's Journey Through a Vanishing America' | Presented by Dr. Eric Sandweiss This lecture will focus on early color images of Indiana and the country from the 1930s…
Join our Archives staff in the Browning Gallery for Show & Tell at WPL! This month, our feature is Republic Aviation and the P-47 during World War II. Our…
Join WPL Archives and the Vanderburgh County Historical Society in the Browning Gallery on Monday, March 13 at 6:00pm to hear Dr. Denise Lynn's presentation. Description of the Program: In…
Join SWIHS as Matthew J. Alschbach, Associate Professor of History at Owensboro Community and Technical College explores the travels of Capt. Meriwether Lewis and Lieut. William Clark as they…
You're invited to Willard Public Library's 138th Birthday Party! Help us celebrate Indiana's oldest public library with friends, refreshments and activities for everyone - Tuesday, March 28th at 6:30PM. Adults…
Evansville's Department of Metropolitan Development in partnership with WPL is excited to present this lecture by Kelley Coures titled "The Siren Song of Homogeneity: Evansville and the 1920s." During this…
Special Guests: Charles Berger, Watez Phelps & Vivian Taylor Tuesday - May 16th | 6:30PM | Browning Gallery Join us for the 'Community Discussion on Evansville' program hosted by the…
We are back! Well, almost. We will still offer the excellent programming you have come to expect from us, the friendly staff, exemplary service, and we will stay open late…
Step into the gripping world of true crime, and join us for an unforgettable journey into Evansville in the 1800s. Vanderburgh County Historian and WPL Special Collections Assistant, Stan Schmitt,…
Join us on September 19, 2023, for an enlightening evening hosted by the Southwestern Indiana Historical Society. We are thrilled to present "Investing in the Future Through Learning About the…
Join us for a mesmerizing journey into Evansville's past! On October 23rd at 6:00 pm, the Browning Gallery at Willard Public Library will come alive with history as renowned Evansville…
Embrace the vibrant history of Southwestern Indiana! Mark your calendars for the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm from September- November and February-May and join us in the Browning Gallery…
Embrace the vibrant history of Southwestern Indiana! Mark your calendars for the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm from September- November and February-May and join us in the Browning Gallery…
Join us for a Facebook Live event on March 14th at 3:30 PM! 
Archivist Hannah Thomason and Assistant Librarian Stacie will be diving into the fascinating world of…
Step back in time and explore the vibrant history of Southwestern Indiana with the Southwestern Indiana Historical Society (SWIHS)! Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30…
Step into the captivating world of our library's history! Join us for a day of history tours on March 23rd, as we celebrate the legacy of our library…
Get ready to celebrate our library's 139th birthday with us! Join Archivist Hannah and Assistant Librarian Stacie for a special YouTube Live event on March 28th at 3:30…
Embrace the vibrant history of Southwestern Indiana! Mark your calendars for the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm from September- November and February-May and join us in the Browning Gallery…
Renovation Raffle Join us in supporting historic Willard Public Library through our exciting Renovation Raffle fundraiser. With your participation, you'll not only have the chance to win big, but also…
Embrace the vibrant history of Southwestern Indiana! Mark your calendars for the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm from September- November and February-May and join us in the Browning Gallery…
