Nearby things to do this week in Malverne, West Hempstead

Dog mushing presentation
Learn about Alaskan huskies and some of their skills during a presentation at the West Hempstead Public Library on Sunday, April 7, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Join Karen Land and her Alaskan husky, Noggin, for this fun and informative discussion for people of all ages. She will also bring her Iditarod sled, mushing clothing and gear. Info: (516) 481-6591.

AARP driver’s safety course
Join Frantz Metellus in this course open to all ages, but geared towards older drivers at the Malverne Public Library on Wednesday, April 10, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. People must bring a valid license and AARP membership card in order to pay $20. Non-members pay $25; no cash, only check or money order made out to AARP. Info: (516) 599-0750.

Afternoon Book Club
Head down to the Malverne Public Library on Thursday, April 11, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. for their monthly Afternoon Book Club. Expand your reading palate with books from various genres including popular fiction, literary fiction, biography, non-fiction, and the occasional classic. There’s space for more and it’s an opportunity to meet new people, read interesting books and collaborate. Info: (516) 599-0750.

Strumming away
Acclaimed artists in the guitar community gather at LIU Post next week, at the annual Long Island Guitar Festival, for a mix of concert performances, master classes and workshops from April 9-12. Harris Becker and Friends open the festival’s concert schedule on April 9, at 8 p.m. Info: (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.tillescenter.org.

Leadership forum
Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich is the featured speaker at Molloy College’s Joe and Peggy Maher Leadership Forum at the Madison Theatre on Wednesday, April 10, at 5 p.m. He will deliver the keynote address on “Healing our Political Divisions,” with a Q&A to follow. Kasich has served in the public and private sectors, and as a member of Congress. Info: (516) 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.