The children’s staff at the Madelyn Helling Library is trying to win a $5,000 grant from LEGO DUPLO, and it needs your help. To nominate the library, visit www.readbuildplay.com, and choose California, Nevada City and Madelyn Helling Branch from the drop-down list on the right side of the screen. The most nominated library will receive $5,000 for books and supplies, and the top 200 nominated libraries will win an early-literacy tool kit. The last day to vote is Oct. 1. For information, contact Cindy or Laura at Madelyn Helling Library at (530) 265-1538. …