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Free events at the downtown library

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The Friends of the Fort Myers Library will host two free events at the downtown in Fort Myers, at 1651 Lee St. Fort Myers:

* Monday, April 18, at 6:30 p.m.

Finding Liberty at the Golden Door

Rusty Brown presents this unusual performance based on the captivating life of Emma Lazarus, the woman whose memorable poem is etched on the Statue of Liberty. Her iconic words, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free…” resonates with the promise of America. The program is a dramatic storytelling about the poet and her poem. I included are songs from the Broadway musical “Miss Liberty.”

Please register at 239-479-4636.

*?Wednesday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m.

Around the World in 80 Films Monthly Series

Mystery abounds when it’s discovered that, one by one, the greatest chefs in Europe are being killed. The intriguing part of the murders is that each chef is killed in the same manner that their signature dish is prepared. Food critics and the (many) self-proclaimed greatest chefs around Europe demand the mystery be solved! You’ll laugh through this comedy, mystery, crime caper. The Friend’s license does not allow them to publicize the name of the film, but you can call the library to find out. And, yes, they will have popcorn!

Call 239-479-4636 for more information.