Nearby things to do this week in Malverne, West Hempstead

Mah Jong at the library
Stop by Malverne Public Library on Tuesday, Jan. 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. for an afternoon of mah jong. Test your skills with these colorful tiles and may the best mah-jong player win! All experienced players are welcome to attend. Please bring your mah jong and card set. No registration required. Info: (516) 599-0750.

Our Lady of Lourdes thrift shop
Our Lady of Lourdes will hold its weekly thrift shop between Park Blvd. and Wright Ave. in Malverne on Wednesday, Jan. 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The shop is open each Wednesday, and the first and third Saturday of each month, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Come in and browse, buy at bargain prices; clothes, household goods, jewelry, misc. Donations gratefully accepted. Info: (516) 599-1269.

Afternoon Book Club
Head down to the Malverne Public Library on Thursday, Jan. 10, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. for their monthly Afternoon Book Club. Expand your reading palate with books from various genres. There’s space for more and it’s an opportunity to meet new people, read interesting books and share your thoughts. During winter months please check for library closings due to weather. Info: (516) 599-0750.

Meet the Curators
Immerse yourself in the artistic process, at Nassau County Museum of Art, Saturday, Jan. 5, at 3 p.m. Join the impresario of all things artistic Franklin Hill Perrell and Debbie Wells, for a guided tour of the current exhibit, “Wild Kingdom: 100 Years of Animal Art.” In addition, get the inside scoop on the collaboration with artist Hunt Slonem, whose mind-blowing collection of paintings is a highlight of the exhibition. Info: (516) 484-9338 or www.nassaumuseum.org.

In that ‘New York State of Mind’
Mike DelGuidice and Big Shot start the new year off at The Paramount with yet another lively celebration of the music of Billy Joel, on Friday, Jan. 4, 8 p.m. DelGuidice leads his band in a rousing concert that highlights the Piano Man’s decades of hits. Like his idol, DelGuidice has become one of the area’s most celebrated pianists, touring with both his band and appearing with the Piano Man. Info: (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.pararmountny.com.