Nearby things to do this week in Malverne, West Hempstead

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Movie at the library
Spend your Sunday afternoon at the West Hempstead Public Library, on June 3, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The movie, “Coco,” shares the story of aspiring musician Miguel who, confronted with his family’s ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer. Starring Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal and Benjamin Bratt. PG; 109 minutes. Info: (516) 481-6591.

Firefly lantern
Get in the spirit of summer at the Malverne Public Library on Monday, June 4, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Welcome summer with a cute firefly lantern that really lights up. Info: (516) 599-0750.


Teen Book Club
Join the Teen Book Club at the Lakeview Public Library on Thursday, June 7, from 4 to 5 p.m. Talk about some of your favorite books and authors. Make and eat a bookish snack. This month, the club will discuss LGBTQ books. Info: (516) 536-3071.

Back in the saddle
A bit of the Wild West returns to Old Bethpage Village, Sunday, June 3, at 11 a.m. Watch modern day cowboys show off their skills in a horse mounted shooting competition, based on historic shooting events held at Wild West Shows in the late 19th century. Witness this fast action event in which the cowboys with single action revolvers are scored on accuracy and time. Info: (516) 572-8400 or www.obvr.nassau.com.

Musical interlude at the Heckscher
Celebrate “First Friday” at Heckscher Museum of Art, Friday, June 1, 5 to 8:30 p.m. Explore the museum’s exhibitions during free extended hours and enjoy a performance by singer-songwriter Tom Moran, at 7 p.m. Join Nicole Basso, founder of Sip Tea Lounge and a tea specialist, for conversation and tea tasting among the artwork before the performance Info: (631) 351-3250 or www.heckscher.org.