Arts & Entertainment

Learn the fundamentals of podcasting technology as well as how to record, edit, and upload your story. Drop-in to the Tech Lab any time between 3:30 - 5:00 to be a part of the crew.

Early out Wednesday program for kids in grade 6 & up. Play video games on the big screen (usually Smash Bros. or Mario Kart), participate in other fun activities and eat snacks! No registration required. Note: This program only meets on days that school is in session.

Learn the fundamentals of podcasting technology as well as how to record, edit, and upload your story. Drop-in to the Tech Lab any time between 3:30 - 5:00 to be a part of the crew.

The Playhouse offers theatre classes year round for students of all ages. Fall, winter and spring class registration is now open!

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at Johnston Public Library! Come to the Youth Services Dept. anytime today and choose from a selection of FREE comics while supplies last. We'll have titles for all ages!

Enjoy free kids events including live performances, food samples from Jordan Creek-area restaurants, a hands-on look at construction trucks and emergency vehicles, activity booths and handouts from event partners, and inflatables, games, crafts and other outdoor activities for kids of all ages.

The Des Moines Art Center’s Studio Programs offer inclusive opportunities for all people to explore artistic practice and experiential self-expression. Studio Programs focus on foundational skill-building through creative problem solving and visual thinking.

Heartland Youth Choir is registering boys and girls in grades 4-8 for a week of music and fun in SummerSongs! Choir Camp July 7-12, 2019. Please see the flyer for more information and registration.

Heartland Youth Choir is registering boys and girls in grades K-3 for a week of music and fun in SummerTunes! Choir Camp July 8-12, 2019. Please see the flyer for more information and registration.

Young people sharpen their skills, stretch their imaginations, and create unique memories through a variety of Des Moines Performing Arts education opportunities.

The Playhouse is offering a full schedule of camps, offering a wide variety of theatre experiences for students entering kindergarten through 12th grade. Whether it's creative drama, devised theatre, or Performance Academy, we have something for students of all levels of experience.