PITTSFIELD – The first fund-raiser for the Pittsfield Library renovation project will be a designer clothing sale held by Jill McGowan, a noted Portland designer and Pittsfield native.

McGowan will offer her specialty blouses and other items for sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at 67 Main St. in Pittsfield.

A quarter of the proceeds will be donated to the library project.

Shirts, pants, dresses and fabric will be sold at a discount.