The Week Ahead in Malverne and West Hempstead

Winter scene painting
Visit the Malverne Public Library for a late afternoon of painting on Monday, Jan. 29, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Invite a friend or family member and celebrate winter by painting a beautiful snowy scene on glass. Info: (516) 599-0750.

Strength training at the library
Follow fitness instructor Kimberly Ayoung for some basic strength training at the Lakeview Public Library on Monday, Jan. 29, from 6 to 7 p.m. Ayoung will lead the class to do muscle conditioning, cardio and stretches for the ultimate workout. Wear comfortable clothing and bring light hand weights. Please register at least three days prior to the program. All programs are subject to cancellation with insufficient registration. Out-of-district patrons will be charged a $5 fee per class payable at the circulation desk before each class. Info: (516) 536-3071.

Hip-hop dance moves
Looking to shake things up on the dance floor? Join the West Hempstead Public Library, Thursday, Feb. 1, from 7 to 8 p.m. for a class on today’s hip-hop dance moves. Learn choreography with some of the latest dance styles like Juju, Reverse and Dab. Info: (516) 481-6591.

Exploring nature on a winter’s day
Take a family hike through the Center for Science Teaching & Learning’s trails, in Rockville Centre, on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2-3:30 p.m., to learn about what wild animals are up to during the cold winter. Afterwards, warm up inside and visit CTSL’s exhibit to see how the preserve’s animals cope with the cold. Info: (516) 764–0045 or www.cstl.org.

Hear it, see it — and then draw it
Introduce preschoolers to the wonders of art. Bring the little folks, ages 3-5 to Nassau County Museum of Art to look, listen and create with picture books and art, on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Children and their adult companions share storytime followed by a walk through the gallery and drawing activities inspired by illustrations in the museum’s story book and the art on view. Info: (516) 484-9338 or www.nassaumuseum.org.