Nearby things to do this week in Malverne, West Hempstead

Mah Jong at the library
Stop by Malverne Public Library on Tuesday, June 12, 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.

Malverne’s Afternoon Book Club
Head down to the Malverne Public Library on Thursday, June 13, 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, nonfiction, and more. There’s space for more and it’s an opportunity to meet new people and read interesting books. Info: (516) 599-0750.

Tai Chi
Take part in an ancient Chinese tradition at the Lakeview Public Library on Thursday, June 13, from 6 to 7 p.m. Join Shifu, or Master Teacher, Pam Dye for this class of gentle flowing movements. A series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing helps reduce stress and anxiety. Info: (516) 536-3071.

‘But When We Started Singing…’
The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County invites visitors to celebrate the life of Holocaust survivor Primo Levi, the renowned author-poet, at Welwyn Preserve in Glen Cove, on Sunday, June 9, at 2 p.m. This one-man performance by producer-actor Bob Spiotto, honors Levi’s life through dramatic interpretation of Primo’s poetry and writings. Info: (516) 571-8040 or www.hmtcli.org.

Nature by twilight
Visit Planting Fields Arboretum’s lush grounds on a twilight tour, Friday, June 7, 7-8:3 p.m. Meet at Coe Hall and enjoy wine and cheese before venturing out on the guided tour. Info: (516) 922-8668 or www.plantingfields.org.