April 6 - 13

Sam Cooke tribute

Cody Childs & the Ladies of Soul will perform Sam Cooke’s classics such as “What a Wonderful World” and “You Send Me” live at the Elmont Memorial Library on April 8 at 2 p.m. The concert and biography are free and open to the public. For any questions, please call (516) 354 – 5280 ext. 1022.

Circle games

Children between grades kindergarten and second-grade can play group games such as Musical Chairs and Freeze Dance on April 10 at 11 a.m. Small prizes will be awarded. Registration is required and preference will be given to Valley Stream library cardholders. For any questions, please contact Jaclyn Kunz at (516) 825- 6422 or kidsroomvs@nassaulibrary.org.

‘Learn Sign Language’

Seventh-grade through high school seniors can learn sign language at the Elmont Memorial Library on April 10 at 3 p.m. Registration is required and preference will be given to Elmont library cardholders, with non-cardholders put on a waiting list. To register, or for any questions, please call (516) 354 – 5280 ext. 247 or e-mail elmontteens@elmontlibrary.org.

Shakespeare Express

Take a hilarious ride through the Bard’s comedies, histories and tragedies when three actors take on the task of covering 37 plays in less than two hours. The wildly irreverent “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised]” is a fast-paced riff on the Shakespearean canon, first performed to much acclaim on the London stage. Now, Hofstra University’s Department of Drama and Dance takes up this — comic — challenge, Friday through Sunday, April 7-9, at Hofstra’s newly renovated Globe Stage. Info: (516) 463-6644 or www.HofstraTickets.com.

On the lookout for our feathered friends

Step into spring at Garvies Point Museum and Preserve with a Beginner’s Bird Watching Walk, Tuesday, April 11, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Join a preserve guide to observe some favorite birds during their spring return. Learn about identifying “field marks,” their habits and behavior. Bring binoculars if available. Kids can also create bird feeder using recycled materials, starting at 10 a.m. Info: (516) 571-8010 or www.garviespointmuseum.com.