Christmas Closures

All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. 

Forest Flicks - Kids: Akeelah and the Bee

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Children
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Event Details

Eleven year old Akeelah loves exploring the dictionary and spelling difficult words. With the support of her South Los Angeles community and guidance from a mysterious teacher she dreams of winning the National Spelling Bee, but her mother refuses to sign her permission slip! Come to Forest Avenue Library, discover some advanced vocabulary, and see if Akeelah achieves her dream! Starring Keke Palmer, Laurence Fishburne, and Angela Bassett. Rated PG.