The Friends of the Collins Public Library (FOCLP) will sponsor a book sale on Aug. 18, 19 and 20.

     Due to recent cutbacks in library services and library materials, the Friends are asking for donations of new or nearly new adult and children books, videos, DVDs, books on tapes, and magazines. (Please no condensed books, encyclopedias, textbooks or older reference books.)

     The book sale will be held at the Collins Library, 2341 Main St. (Route 39). Collins. Preview night for paid members of the Friends will be Aug. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. New members are welcome to join.

     Sale hours are Thursday, Aug. 18 from 2:30 to 8 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 19 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Saturday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (bag sale).

     Book donations may be dropped off at the Collins Library during library hours. For more information, call the library at 532-5129 or Clem Smouse at 532-2154.