Nearby things to do this week in Malverne, West Hempstead

Meet the author

Local author William Deon Jones will discuss his book, “The Individual,” at the Lakeview Public Library on Saturday, March 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. Jones will offer his insight on what he described as the philosophical perspectives of human individuality, diversity and socialization processes. Please register at least three days prior to the program. All programs are subject to cancellation with insufficient registration. Info: (516) 536-3071.

Lego Club

Let your imagination run wild with the Lego Club at the West Hempstead Public Library on Saturday, March 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. On the third weekend of each month, children are welcome to enjoy the library’s Lego pieces. For grades kindergarten through five with adult. No registration required. Info: (516) 481-6591.

Affordable Care enrollment assistance

The Malverne Public Library will host a session on Affordable Care enrollment on Monday, March 19, from 2 to 6 p.m. Unscheduled time slots are given out on a first-come, first-served basis. Come early if you need the earliest session at 2 p.m. Open enrollment for 2018 ended on January 31. However, if you have had a change of circumstance affecting your income, you can get help applying for health insurance at any time. Also, you can apply for Medicaid, Child Health Plus and the Essential Plan year-round. Navigators will help you enroll in a qualified New York State of Health plan. Info: (516) 599-0750.

Seals by the shoreline

Check out some the fascinating winter harbor seals that inhabit our waters during the final guided walk of the season along the Jones Beach shoreline, Sunday, March 18 1:30 p.m. Join a park naturalist on an hour and a half leisurely beach walk to an area where up to four species of seals can be observed. Along the way, there will be opportunities to see many winter birds and to explore marine geology. Info: (516) 780-3295 or www.parks.ny.gov.

Join the ‘Age of Heroes’

Superheroes are gathering at Nassau Coliseum, beginning Thursday, March 22. Marvel Universe Live unites Spider-Man, the Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy and Doctor Strange in a race against time to recover the Wand of Watoomb before Loki gains control. This ancient artifact would allow Loki to achieve his eternal quest to crown himself ruler of the universe. Experience cutting-edge special effects, aerial stunts and immersive video projection in this legendary adventure, which runs through April 1. Info: (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com or www.nycblive.com.