Rare Book Open House: H. L. Mencken’s Library

As a voracious reader and notable literary critic, H. L. Mencken amassed a massive library that includes inscribed copies, first editions, and letters from the authors themselves. Ahead of this year’s Mencken Day, stop by the Special Collections Reading Room located in the Annex to see highlighted rare books from H. L. Mencken’s personal library housed at the Central Library.

All Ages