Books, Rodeo, Arts and Crafts

1. The and the Friends of the Library are hosting their at . Over 100,000 items will be for sale at the event, including books, audio-visuals, videocassettes, compact discs, records, magazines and comic books.

All proceeds will be used to purchase new books and other library materials. The book sale will be open Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

2. Shoppers can get an early start on their holiday gift giving at the hosted by the . The Mistletoe Market is held at the . More than 50 merchants will offer the latest trends in apparel, jewelry, children’s clothing and gifts, home and garden accents, gourmet food products and culinary treats, specialty gift items, and holiday apparel and accessories.

The market will be open Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

3. The Cobb County Classic Rodeo begins at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at . Admission is $15 for adults and $12 for children. Some of the proceeds will benefit the .

4. The 35th annual will feature a wide variety of handmade items from local artists with Fall family fun on Saturday. The festival kicks off at 9 a.m. and runs to 6 p.m.

Stop by to see the or participate in the children's costume contest and pet costume contest. The event also includes for children ages 10 and younger, including games, candy and prizes. The festival also includes a pumpkin patch with pumpkin decorating for the kids.

Schedule of events:

• Scarecrow contest winners, 1:45 p.m.
• Children's costume contest, 2 p.m.
• Pet costume contest, 3 p.m.

The sponsors this event each fall, and free parking will be available in the Parking Garage on Cherokee Street.

5. Don't forget the , which runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon and Sunday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.