10th annual LEGO-rama set for Saturday at Cd'A library

Heroic LEGO-building endeavors will go head-to-head in a competition Saturday at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library.

LEGO-rama, a program for young master builders ages 4-13, will take place from 1-3 p.m. in the Community Room at library, 702 E. Front Ave.

The theme for the 10th annual LEGO program is "Building Heroes." Participants are challenged to create a superhero, give him or her a name and powers and to build the lair, vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft and other equipment they need. Entries should include a brief written background story. (Adults can assist younger competitors who may not be able to write yet.)

One entry per participant is allowed in the contest. Entries must be original designs - not a LEGO or compatible brand kit - built by the participant without adult assistance. Entries are limited to a 15-by-15 inch footprint (the space it occupies on a table).

Judging will be in age groups 4-6, 7-10 and 11-13.

For the third year, this year's program and judging will be provided by members of the Tera Viks FIRST Robotics Club at Coeur d'Alene High School.

Entries should be built prior to being brought to the library, and can be delivered to the Community Room as early as 12:30 p.m. Judging will be from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. Certificates will be awarded in each age group. A People's Choice award will also be made based on audience voting.

Anyone age 14 and older may display designs, but these will not be included in judging. Exhibition Category entries are also limited to a 15-by-15 inch footprint.

Complete rules are available in the Seagraves Children's Library or online at www.cdalibrary.org.

LEGO-rama, like all youth programs at the library, is supported by the Friends of the Coeur d'Alene Public Library.

Young builders are also invited to participate each week in LEGO Club in the Seagraves Children's Library. Offered as part of the Winter Reading Programs, the club is for ages 5-8 and meets 4-5 p.m. Thursdays.