The three-day event begins during regular library hours on Thursday, Aug. 14 and continues through Friday Aug.15 and Sat. Aug.16.

     On Friday from noon until 3 p.m.,”Punkin” the clown will be on hand to delight the youngsters regardless of age.

     The finale on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. will feature Leeron Zydeco and the Hot Tamales Band, providing some lively music during a hot-dog roast held in the parking lot. The hot-dog sale, sponsored by Erie County Legislator John J. Mills, is another fundraiser for the library.

     Used hardcover books will sell for a $1 each, paperbacks for 25 cents, magazines at 10 cents, as well as used videos and CDs for 50 cents; all items will be in good condition. Cookies made by Friends of the Collins Library will be offered for sale at a table near the book sale room.

     Beth Dicembre and Donna Powell are co-chairing the book sale. The cookie committee is comprised of Jean Vogtli, Judy Hotnich and Betty Dicembre.