Young Lego masters sought
Lego fans ages 5-12 can apply to join the Creative Crew at Legoland Discovery Center Bay Area, set to open this spring at the Great Mall.
Creative Crew members will learn new building skills and assist master model builder Sam Suksiri. In addition, they will be invited to exclusive events and attend monthly classes led by Suksiri. Each member of the Creative Crew will receive a pair of annual passes, VIP perks and more.
The Creative Crew program lasts one year, at which time a selection committee will select the next group of recruits.
The Creative Crew contest will run through Feb. 24 at 6 a.m. To apply, children must submit a photo or 30-second video (with parental permission) of their best Lego creation and share why it represents them. Submissions will be evaluated based on the creativity and enthusiasm of the child’s response. Winners will be announced on Feb. 26. For more information or to submit an application, visit www.bayarea.legolanddiscoverycenter.com.
County librarian retires
Nancy Howe, executive director of the Santa Clara County Library District and county librarian, is retiring after a tenure that saw the district ranked the no. 7 library system in the country by the Library Journal. Howe’s last day on the job is Friday, March 27.
Howe has served as county librarian since 2012 and began her career in the library district in 1995 as a substitute librarian.
Under Howe’s leadership, the library district removed all fees to use the library or open an account; expanded hours and added service seven days a week at each library; initiated passport services at three libraries; and overseen the renewal of a 20-year special tax for funding through 2033.
Howe was recognized in 2018 with the Zoia Horn Award for Intellectual Freedom from the California Library Association for her advocacy around patron privacy.