The Week Ahead in Malverne and West Hempstead

Pizza and a movie
Enjoy pizza and watch a movie at the Lakeview Public Library on Saturday, April 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. Film suggestions are welcomed. This program is for children in seventh through 12th grade. Prior registration is required. Insufficient registration will cause cancellation of a program. Info: (516) 536-3071.

Sundays at 2
Watch a live performance of jazz group Sympatico!, at the West Hempstead Public Library on Sunday, April 8, from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Sympatico!, featuring lead vocalist Toni Washington Bolt, has a repertoire that is a mix of popular jazz and blues both nostalgic and current, from Nina Simone to Etta James, and Sergio Mendes to Diana Krall. Info: (516) 481-6591.

Blossoming Cherry Tree Craft
Celebrate the season of spring at the Malverne Public Library on Tuesday, April 10, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Participants will paint and use popcorn to create their own spring tree. While supplies last. No registration required. Info: (516) 599-0750.

Dino adventures at Garvies Point Preserve
Step back into time to the days when dinosaurs roamed at the fascinating preserve, Saturday, April 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. At the popular Dinosaur Day, families can explore the prehistoric world of dinosaurs through hands-on activities that include examining fossils, a “fossil dig” and creating a fossil to take home, discussions with dinosaur experts, and even dress up like one. Info: (516) 571-8010 or www.garviespointmuseum.com.

Strumming away
Acclaimed artists in the guitar community gather at LIU Post next week, at the annual Long Island Guitar Festival, for a mix of concert performances, master classes and workshops, Tuesday through Sunday, April 10-15. Harris Becker and Friends open the festival’s concert schedule on April 10, at 8 p.m. The lineup also features the Alexandra Yannis Guitar Duo, the Cavatina Duo, Rene Izquierdo, Simon Powis, the Newman & Oltman Guitar Duo, Berta Rojas and the LIGF Guitar Orchestra. Info: (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.tillescenter.org.