New river exhibit opening at Main Library

Who: The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County

What: Rollin’ on the River Exhibition

Where: Joseph S. Stern, Jr. Cincinnati Room at the Main Library, 800 Vine St., Downtown Cincinnati

When: Aug. 24–Oct. 28, 2018

Why: Cincinnati owes its growth to river commerce. In the mid- to late-19th century, she was a busy river city. This exhibit takes a step back in time visualizing the boom of industry in trade and travel along the Ohio River. This exhibit features dozens of images, photographs and prints from the Inland Rivers Photograph Collection, available to view in the Digital Library.

Joseph S. Stern, Jr. Cincinnati Room hours: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday; and 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Sunday.

For more information, call 513-369-6900 or visit CincinnatiLibrary.org.