This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Pre-School Story Time in the Park Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am KN - Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Kensington-Normal Heights Librarians will share stories, songs, and bubbles with children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome! Bring a blanket to sit on the grass. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Nov 12 2026 Thu Pre-School Story Time in the Park 10:30am–11:30am Kensington-Normal Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library Room: KN - Park Area - Kensington Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Kensington-Normal Heights Librarians will share stories, songs, and bubbles with children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome! Bring a blanket to sit on the grass.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Preschool Storytime & Craft Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play in this special storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Nov 12 2026 Thu Preschool Storytime & Craft 10:30am–11:30am Point Loma/Hervey Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library Room: PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play in this special storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Morning Storytime Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library Program Type: Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Please join Ms. Ellie or Ms. Helene for storytime, songs, and some fun! View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Nov 12 2026 Thu Morning Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Rancho Bernardo Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Literature Event Details: Please join Ms. Ellie or Ms. Helene for storytime, songs, and some fun!
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Zumba for Kids Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Wellness Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Come and enjoy our free Zumba for Kids program for babies and toddlers. This program involves music and movement to help kids strengthen their motor skills. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Nov 12 2026 Thu Zumba for Kids 11:00am–12:00pm City Heights/Weingart Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Wellness Event Details: Come and enjoy our free Zumba for Kids program for babies and toddlers. This program involves music and movement to help kids strengthen their motor skills.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Stay and Play Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers After the Morning Storytime, we will be hosting a Stay and Play! Parents and Caregivers- play with your children or watch them as they play with other children. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Nov 12 2026 Thu Stay and Play 11:30am–12:00pm Rancho Bernardo Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning Event Details: After the Morning Storytime, we will be hosting a Stay and Play! Parents and Caregivers- play with your children or watch them as they play with other children.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Baby Sign Language Storytime Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Nov 13 2026 Fri Baby Sign Language Storytime 10:00am–11:00am City Heights/Weingart Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Stay & Play Storytime Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am NC - Main Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Stay and Play is a play group and storytime for kids age 0-5 and their adults. We especially invite nontraditional caregivers (friends, family members, and neighbors) who care for children in an informal way. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Nov 13 2026 Fri Stay & Play Storytime 10:00am–11:00am North Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Clairemont Library Room: NC - Main Area - North Clairemont Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Accessibility, Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts, Science/STEAM Event Details: Stay and Play is a play group and storytime for kids age 0-5 and their adults. We especially invite nontraditional caregivers (friends, family members, and neighbors) who care for children in an informal way.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Signing Storytime Friday, November 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Program Type: Accessibility, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers Join Ms Jennifer from Signs at Play! View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Nov 13 2026 Fri Signing Storytime 12:00pm–12:30pm La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - Community Room - La Jolla/Riford Age Group: Babies/Toddlers Program Type: Accessibility, Literature Event Details: Join Ms Jennifer from Signs at Play!
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Dance Pants Bash! Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and maybe a storytime! We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles! View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Nov 14 2026 Sat Dance Pants Bash! 10:00am–10:30am Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Room: MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Event Details: Bring the littles and come for a fun dance party and maybe a storytime! We will dance to fun songs, use egg shakers, and dance with bubbles!
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Bilingual Hindi/English Story Time Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am MM - Children's Area - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Join us for a Bilingual Hindi-English Story Time, music, crafts and play! Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Nov 14 2026 Sat Cancelled Bilingual Hindi/English Story Time 10:00am–11:00am Mira Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Room: MM - Children's Area - Mira Mesa Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Join us for a Bilingual Hindi-English Story Time, music, crafts and play!
This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group PAWS to Read! /Perros para leer! Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am LO - Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library Program Type: Featured, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Stop by and read to some fluffy friends! Join us as we host the San Diego Humane Society to promote literacy! They'll be stopping by with some furry companions that are itching to hear the next story! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 14 2026 Sat PAWS to Read! /Perros para leer! 10:00am–11:00am Logan Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Logan Heights Library Room: LO - Children's Area - Logan Heights Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Featured, Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Stop by and read to some fluffy friends! Join us as we host the San Diego Humane Society to promote literacy! They'll be stopping by with some furry companions that are itching to hear the next story!
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Dance Pants Jam Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library Program Type: Early Learning, Wellness Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Let’s get those wiggles out! Kids are invited to dance, sing, and shake along to all their favorite songs—think “Baby Shark,” “The Wheels on the Bus,” and plenty more. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Nov 14 2026 Sat Dance Pants Jam 10:30am–11:00am Carmel Mountain Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library Room: CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Early Learning, Wellness Event Details: Let’s get those wiggles out! Kids are invited to dance, sing, and shake along to all their favorite songs—think “Baby Shark,” “The Wheels on the Bus,” and plenty more.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Saturday Story Time in the Park Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am KN - Park Area - Kensington at Kensington-Normal Heights Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Saturday is Story Time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, music, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in on the fun! View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Nov 14 2026 Sat Saturday Story Time in the Park 10:30am–11:30am Kensington-Normal Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Kensington-Normal Heights Library Room: KN - Park Area - Kensington Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Saturday is Story Time in Kensington Park. Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready for stories, music, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 1-5. Older siblings are welcome to join in on the fun!
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Songs and Stories with Ms Amy Monday, November 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm LJ - Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Program Type: Early Learning Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with words and language. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Nov 16 2026 Mon Songs and Stories with Ms Amy 12:00pm–12:30pm La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Read along and sing for this fun interactive storytime. We will read picture books, move our bodies, act out stories, and sing fun songs and silly rhymes to build our skills with words and language.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Signing Storytime Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 11:45am - 12:15pm NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers This entertaining and educational Signing Story Time with Jennifer Duncan is infused with joy and American Sign Language signs. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Nov 17 2026 Tue Signing Storytime 11:45am–12:15pm North University Community Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North University Community Library Room: NU - Community Room - North University Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Event Details: This entertaining and educational Signing Story Time with Jennifer Duncan is infused with joy and American Sign Language signs.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Baby Play & Learn Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers Baby Play & Learn is designed to support the development of children ages 0-24 months. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities followed by an open play time. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Nov 17 2026 Tue Baby Play & Learn 12:00pm–12:30pm Ocean Beach Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library Room: OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach Age Group: Babies/Toddlers Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature Event Details: Baby Play & Learn is designed to support the development of children ages 0-24 months. This program includes stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities followed by an open play time.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Storytime with Ms Teri Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm LJ - Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Program Type: Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Come one, come all to this story time designed for little ones and their caregivers. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and books with captivating illustrations. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Nov 17 2026 Tue Storytime with Ms Teri 12:00pm–12:30pm La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - Children's Area - La Jolla/Riford Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Literature Event Details: Come one, come all to this story time designed for little ones and their caregivers. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and books with captivating illustrations.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Toddler Storytime & Craft Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm NU - Community Room - North University at North University Community Library Program Type: Art, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Storytime includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft. Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Nov 17 2026 Tue Cancelled Toddler Storytime & Craft 12:00pm–12:45pm North University Community Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North University Community Library Room: NU - Community Room - North University Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Art, Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Storytime includes stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft.
This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Lego Blocks Party! Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm SK - IDEA Lab - Skyline Hills at Skyline Hills Library Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Wellness Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 17 2026 Tue Lego Blocks Party! 5:00pm–6:00pm Skyline Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Skyline Hills Library Room: SK - IDEA Lab - Skyline Hills Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults Program Type: Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Wellness Event Details: Come join us for our LEGO BLOCK PARTY!!
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Pajama Storytime Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm PO - San Salvador Clubhouse - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Come enjoy a pajama party with us in the cozy, downstairs reading nook! View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Nov 17 2026 Tue Pajama Storytime 5:30pm–6:00pm Point Loma/Hervey Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library Room: PO - San Salvador Clubhouse - Point Loma/Hervey Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Come enjoy a pajama party with us in the cozy, downstairs reading nook!
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Pajama Storytime Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta at Tierrasanta Library Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Snuggle up to a great book at Pajama Storytime. Put on your pajamas and head to the Tierrasanta library to join us for a special, evening Storytime. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Nov 17 2026 Tue Pajama Storytime 6:00pm–6:30pm Tierrasanta Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Tierrasanta Library Room: TS - Community Room - Tierrasanta Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Event Details: Snuggle up to a great book at Pajama Storytime. Put on your pajamas and head to the Tierrasanta library to join us for a special, evening Storytime.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Pajama Storytime Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Program Type: Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Get those slippers kickin' at Pajama Storytime! Join Ms. Maureen every Tuesday from 6:30-7 p.m. for stories and songs selected for toddlers and preschoolers. Shhhh! Don’t tell them we’re getting them ready for kindergarten. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Nov 17 2026 Tue Pajama Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Literature Event Details: Get those slippers kickin' at Pajama Storytime! Join Ms. Maureen every Tuesday from 6:30-7 p.m. for stories and songs selected for toddlers and preschoolers. Shhhh! Don’t tell them we’re getting them ready for kindergarten.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Children's Storytime Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch at Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Program Type: Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Weekly Children’s Storytime with Ms. Sarah View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Nov 18 2026 Wed Children's Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Scripps Miramar Ranch Library Room: SR - Community Room - Scripps Miramar Ranch Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Literature Event Details: Weekly Children’s Storytime with Ms. Sarah
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Dance It Out! Bilingual Storytime /¡Baila! Hora de cuentos bilingüe Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am LO - Children's Area - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Join us in this dancing storytime that geared towards toddlers and their parents. Enjoy new and classic stories of all kinds and get ready to get all those wiggles out and dance away the jiggles and pent up energy! View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Nov 18 2026 Wed Dance It Out! Bilingual Storytime /¡Baila! Hora de cuentos bilingüe 10:00am–10:30am Logan Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Logan Heights Library Room: LO - Children's Area - Logan Heights Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Join us in this dancing storytime that geared towards toddlers and their parents. Enjoy new and classic stories of all kinds and get ready to get all those wiggles out and dance away the jiggles and pent up energy!
