More than 20 companies and employment agencies will participate in the Manatee County Central Library's Hiring Fair Aug. 31.

The job fair will be held at Bradenton's central library at 1301 Barcarrota Blvd. West from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Among the employers and employment agencies expected to attend the hiring fair include Bealls, BrightHouse, The Fresh Market, Goodwill Job Connection, Hair Cuttery, Manatee County Sheriff's Office and Manatee County Government.

For more information, call 941-748-5555.