A River Runs Through It_Big Trouble on the River

Schedule

Wed Sep 17 2025 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Rock Island Public Library (Downtown Library) | Rock Island, IL

Advertisement
Ongoing video documentary series on the Mighty Mississippi. Today's documentaries cover the destructive floods of 1927 and 1937. Vintage newsreels include historical footage of the massive Mississippi River floods that destroyed towns and livelihoods. A second film covers the US Corps of Engineers efforts to control the river and avoid flooding.
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Rock Island Public Library (Downtown Library), 401 19th St, Rock Island, IL 61201-8124, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Rock Island Public Library

Host or Publisher Rock Island Public Library

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Rock Island

Moose International Golf Tournament
Fri, 19 Sep at 07:00 am Moose International Golf Tournament

Rock Island Moose Lodge

SPORTS TOURNAMENTS
The Big 35 Class Reunion\/ DATE TO BE FINALIZED SOON
Fri, 19 Sep at 03:00 pm The Big 35 Class Reunion/ DATE TO BE FINALIZED SOON

Rock Island High School

WORKSHOPS
Elite Tumbling Event
Fri, 19 Sep at 05:00 pm Elite Tumbling Event

8100 31st Street West

ROCKTOBERFEST
Fri, 19 Sep at 06:00 pm ROCKTOBERFEST

Rock Island Arsenal

Meditation Class Series: The Art of Transforming Adversity
Fri, 19 Sep at 06:30 pm Meditation Class Series: The Art of Transforming Adversity

Wilson Center, Augustana College 3750 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201, United States

MEDITATION WORKSHOPS
Rumble in Rocktown: Round One at Wake Brewing
Sat, 16 Aug at 06:00 pm Rumble in Rocktown: Round One at Wake Brewing

Wake Brewing

FESTIVALS SPORTS
Shots 'n' Giggles for FREE
Sat, 16 Aug at 08:00 pm Shots 'n' Giggles for FREE

The Circa 21 Speakeasy

COMEDY KIDS
13th Annual Car, Bike & Jeep Show
Sun, 17 Aug at 12:00 pm 13th Annual Car, Bike & Jeep Show

Steve's Old Time Tap

CAR-SHOWS MUSIC
Rumble in Rocktown: Round Two at Wake Brewing
Sun, 17 Aug at 02:00 pm Rumble in Rocktown: Round Two at Wake Brewing

Wake Brewing

FESTIVALS SPORTS
Film Screening - Prison Terminal, The Last Days of Private Jack Hall
Sun, 17 Aug at 04:00 pm Film Screening - Prison Terminal, The Last Days of Private Jack Hall

1828 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201-8020, United States

ENTERTAINMENT NONPROFIT
Subatlantic at Quad City Botanical Center
Sun, 17 Aug at 05:00 pm Subatlantic at Quad City Botanical Center

Quad City Botanical Center

ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVALS
Back to School Pool Party - Mark your calendar, save the date - Event for JFK Families
Sun, 17 Aug at 06:00 pm Back to School Pool Party - Mark your calendar, save the date - Event for JFK Families

Whitewater Junction

POOL-PARTIES PARTIES
Downtown Movie Club
Thu, 21 Aug at 01:00 pm Downtown Movie Club

Rock Island Public Library (Downtown Library)

ENTERTAINMENT
Thursday Night Groove - Class of 82 - GECU Night
Thu, 21 Aug at 07:00 pm Thursday Night Groove - Class of 82 - GECU Night

Schwiebert Riverfront Park

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Bill Bell Jazz and Heritage Festival
Fri, 22 Aug at 12:00 pm Bill Bell Jazz and Heritage Festival

The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Lost Shaker Of Salt Party At Hauberg Estate
Fri, 22 Aug at 01:00 pm Lost Shaker Of Salt Party At Hauberg Estate

1300 24th Street, Rock Island, IL

PARTIES ENTERTAINMENT
Impostors Music Festival Part 3
Fri, 22 Aug at 05:30 pm Impostors Music Festival Part 3

Schwiebert Riverfront Park

MUSIC-FESTIVALS FESTIVALS
The Laugh Hour - Stand Up Comedy Show
Fri, 22 Aug at 08:00 pm The Laugh Hour - Stand Up Comedy Show

The Circa 21 Speakeasy

COMEDY ENTERTAINMENT
Impostors Music Festival
Sat, 23 Aug at 03:00 pm Impostors Music Festival

Broadway Historic District (Rock Island, Illinois)

FESTIVALS MUSIC
2025\/26 Season Tickets
Sat, 23 Aug at 07:00 pm 2025/26 Season Tickets

Ballet Quad Cities

ART THEATRE

What's Happening Next in Rock Island?

Discover Rock Island Events