The San Jose Public Library won the philanthropic equivalent of the Stanley Cup on Friday, as the Sharks Foundation announced a $200,000 community grant — its largest ever — to fund a new play space for kids 5 and under at the downtown Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Main Library.
The Wee Explore area, expected to open this spring in the bustling Children’s Room, will be filled with experiences to spark curiosity, and many things will have hockey or shark-related themes. There’s a Spycraft, an opportunity for “underwater” exploration without getting wet; a Pretend Garden Cafe; and a baby-specific area filled with colorful ovals.