Nearby things to do this week in Malverne, West Hempstead

Open crafts
The West Hempstead Public Library invites children to take part in an afternoon of crafts on Thursday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. With a variety of crafts to choose from, children can enjoy a colorful day at the library. Make something for yourself or to give as a gift. Everybody is welcome while supplies last. All ages with an adult. Info: (516) 481-6591.

Lego Club
Let your imagination run wild with the Lego Club at the Lakeview Public Library on Friday, Aug. 24 from 11 to 12 p.m. Children ages three and up are welcome to explore their creative side and build whatever comes to mind. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register in advance for all programs by calling or visiting the library. Info: (516) 536-3071.

Music in the Park
Enjoy a cool evening at the Hall’s Pond Park in West Hempstead on Sunday, Aug. 26, at 6:30 p.m. J&J Production’s “The House Band,” will perform at the park as part of the West Hempstead Community Support Association’s Music in the Park series. Bring a lawn chair and a blanket and relax at the park for an evening of live music. Info: (516) 515-6274.

Bluesy summer sounds
Citigrass, the popular New York City-based band visits Planting Fields Aboretum, on Friday, Aug. 24, 7-9 p.m., for a lively evening of “urban bluegrass.” The dynamic musicians combine burning-hot, pedal-to-the-metal bluegrass with a blast of hard-jamming rock — creating a modern sound that attracts a wide audience. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket or even a picnic and enjoy some great tunes amidst the lush grounds. Info: (516) 922-8600 or www.plantingfields.org.

Looking back and moving forward
Join the dynamic Counterclockwise Ensemble for a unique musical experience that combines the intimacy and instrumentation of chamber music with the energy and vitality of a rock concert, on Sunday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m., at Cinema Arts Centre’s Sky Room Café. The guitar, strings and percussion quintet focuses on contemporary American chamber music. Info: (631) 423-7611 or info@cinemaartscentre.org.