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, May 5, 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 May 5 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 "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group The Focused Fiction Writing Group Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm PR - IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults San Diego Writers Ink welcomes Fiction writers at any stage to join the Fiction Focused Writing Group located inside the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library. View Details This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 5 2026 Tue The Focused Fiction Writing Group 5:30pm–7:30pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Room: PR - IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature Event Details: San Diego Writers Ink welcomes Fiction writers at any stage to join the Fiction Focused Writing Group located inside the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Pajama Storytime Tuesday, May 5, 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 May 5 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 This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Pajama Storytime with Ms. Carrie Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Program Type: Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Tuesday evenings for a pajama storytime. Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up required. 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 May 5 2026 Tue Pajama Storytime with Ms. Carrie 6:30pm–7:00pm Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Library Room: SM - Community Room - Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Literature Event Details: Put on your favorite PJs and join Ms. Carrie in the Community Room Tuesday evenings for a pajama storytime. Pajamas are encouraged, but not required. No sign up required.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Carmel Valley Adult Book Club Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Join the Carmel Valley Adult Book Club. We'd love to have you join us for our monthly discussions. Books are on hold behind the Circulation desk. View Details This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 5 2026 Tue Carmel Valley Adult Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Carmel Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature Event Details: Join the Carmel Valley Adult Book Club. We'd love to have you join us for our monthly discussions. Books are on hold behind the Circulation desk.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Off-Beat Book Club Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Ocean Beach Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults OBCeans deserve a book club that's a little bit quirky, just like they are! Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a lively discussion of books that might not otherwise be on your radar. View Details This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 5 2026 Tue Off-Beat Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Ocean Beach Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature Event Details: OBCeans deserve a book club that's a little bit quirky, just like they are! Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a lively discussion of books that might not otherwise be on your radar.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Writer's Club /Club de escritores Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm LO - Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Literature Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults We need you writers! We invite you to join our adult writer's group where you can learn to thread together memorable fiction. ____________________________________________________ View Details This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 5 2026 Tue Writer's Club /Club de escritores 6:30pm–7:30pm Logan Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Logan Heights Library Room: LO - Gracia Molina de Pick & Richard Allen Pick Centro Cultural - Logan Heights Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Art, Community Engagement, Literature Event Details: We need you writers! We invite you to join our adult writer's group where you can learn to thread together memorable fiction. ____________________________________________________
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Children's Storytime Wednesday, May 6, 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 May 6 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 Kamishibai Storytime Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Join us for a Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai. (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre). View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group May 6 2026 Wed Kamishibai Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Carmel Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts Event Details: Join us for a Japanese storytelling tradition called kamishibai. (Kami = paper; shibai = theatre).
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Preschool Storytime Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am CM - Community Room - Carmel Mountain Ranch at Carmel Mountain Ranch Library Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Join us for a fun and educational storytime featuring songs, nursery rhymes, and picture books. Remember, storytime (reading) is important for brain development of little ones. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group May 6 2026 Wed Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:30am 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, Literature Event Details: Join us for a fun and educational storytime featuring songs, nursery rhymes, and picture books. Remember, storytime (reading) is important for brain development of little ones.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Rhythm and Movement Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach at Ocean Beach Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers In this highly interactive, music-based storytime program, children have the opportunity to make music, learn beats, and dance and move to the sounds. All ages are welcome to attend. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group May 6 2026 Wed Rhythm and Movement 10:00am–10:30am Ocean Beach Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library Room: OB - Children's Area - Ocean Beach Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature Event Details: In this highly interactive, music-based storytime program, children have the opportunity to make music, learn beats, and dance and move to the sounds. All ages are welcome to attend.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Sing & Sign Toddler Storytime Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Learn signs to use with your child! Signing fun with songs, stories, and finger plays as well as tips for using sign language as a preverbal communication tool with your little one. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group May 6 2026 Wed Sing & Sign Toddler Storytime 10:00am–10:30am 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: Learn signs to use with your child! Signing fun with songs, stories, and finger plays as well as tips for using sign language as a preverbal communication tool with your little one.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Preschool Storytime Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Program Type: Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Dance, sing, laugh, and enjoy engaging stories with Carrie The Librarian! This program is recommended for ages 2-5 but all ages are welcome at this fun weekly program. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group May 6 2026 Wed Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:45am 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 Program Type: Literature Event Details: Dance, sing, laugh, and enjoy engaging stories with Carrie The Librarian! This program is recommended for ages 2-5 but all ages are welcome at this fun weekly program.
This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Stay & Play Storytime Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm CH - Community Room - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library Program Type: Literature Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Welcome families to Stay and Play! 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 May 6 2026 Wed Stay & Play Storytime 10:00am–12:00pm College-Rolando Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: College-Rolando Library Room: CH - Community Room - College-Rolando Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Literature Event Details: Welcome families to Stay and Play!
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Multicultural Storytime with Ms. Mariana Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford at La Jolla/Riford Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Join Ms Mariana as she introduces children to different cultures and traditions through books, songs, & flannel board stories. Geared towards toddlers and preschoolers. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group May 6 2026 Wed Multicultural Storytime with Ms. Mariana 10:30am–11:30am La Jolla/Riford Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Jolla/Riford Library Room: LJ - Seminar Room - La Jolla/Riford Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Community Engagement, Literature Event Details: Join Ms Mariana as she introduces children to different cultures and traditions through books, songs, & flannel board stories. Geared towards toddlers and preschoolers.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Toddler Story Time in the Park Wednesday, May 6, 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 Toddler Story Time in Kensington Park will be held at 10:30am. There will be stories, songs, and bubbles! Join the fun! View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group May 6 2026 Wed Toddler 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: Toddler Story Time in Kensington Park will be held at 10:30am. There will be stories, songs, and bubbles! Join the fun!
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime at the Library Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa at Mira Mesa Library Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Join us for Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime. Enjoy children's stories and songs.All ages are welcome. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group May 6 2026 Wed Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime at the Library 11:00am–11:30am Mira Mesa Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mira Mesa Library Room: MM - Community Room - Mira Mesa Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Celebration Month, Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Join us for Bumblebee Toddler and Preschool Storytime. Enjoy children's stories and songs.All ages are welcome. No registration required.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Read to a Reptile Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm Ocean Beach Library Program Type: Literature Age Group: Elementary School Age Join us every Wednesday at the Ocean Beach Library to read to DK, our bearded dragon or Darwin, our Ball Python. Practice your skills and gain confidence by reading to these enthusiastic and non-judgmental reptiles. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group May 6 2026 Wed Read to a Reptile 2:30pm–3:00pm Ocean Beach Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ocean Beach Library Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Literature Event Details: Join us every Wednesday at the Ocean Beach Library to read to DK, our bearded dragon or Darwin, our Ball Python. Practice your skills and gain confidence by reading to these enthusiastic and non-judgmental reptiles.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Children's Pajama Signing Storytime Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm UH - Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Join us for a late afternoon pajama storytime with an engaging seasonal theme for young children including books, music, and bubbles with the addition of American Sign Language signs presented by Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play. 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 May 6 2026 Wed Children's Pajama Signing Storytime 4:30pm–5:00pm University Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: University Heights Library Room: UH - Children's Area - University Heights Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Join us for a late afternoon pajama storytime with an engaging seasonal theme for young children including books, music, and bubbles with the addition of American Sign Language signs presented by Jennifer Duncan from Signs at Play.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Baby Sign Storytime with Monta Briant Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am MH - Community Room - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers Join us for "Sign-a-Story Circle Time" with Baby Sign Language Basics author, Monta Z. Briant. Parents learn how to use ASL signs for early communication with their babies through stories, songs, and other fun activities. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group May 7 2026 Thu Baby Sign Storytime with Monta Briant 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 Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Join us for "Sign-a-Story Circle Time" with Baby Sign Language Basics author, Monta Z. Briant. Parents learn how to use ASL signs for early communication with their babies through stories, songs, and other fun activities.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Preschool Storytime & Craft Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am NP - Children's Area - North Park at North Park Library Program Type: Art, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime & Craft!Ms. Sandy will have fun stories, songs, and a special craft to share!This event takes place every Thursday except the 3rd Thursday each month. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group May 7 2026 Thu Preschool Storytime & Craft 10:00am–10:30am North Park Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Park Library Room: NP - Children's Area - North Park Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Art, Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime & Craft!Ms. Sandy will have fun stories, songs, and a special craft to share!This event takes place every Thursday except the 3rd Thursday each month.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Tiny Tot Storytime Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers Tiny tots ages 0-2 and their caregivers will enjoy songs, stories, and rhymes that foster early literacy skills. View Details This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group May 7 2026 Thu Tiny Tot Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Carmel Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley Age Group: Babies/Toddlers Program Type: Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Tiny tots ages 0-2 and their caregivers will enjoy songs, stories, and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Let's Play, Thursdays! Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am UH - Children's Area - University Heights at University Heights Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Bring the kiddos to the library every Thursday morning for a variety of play! Storytime, crafts, dancing, songs and most of all FUN! 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 May 7 2026 Thu Let's Play, Thursdays! 10:00am–11:00am University Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: University Heights Library Room: UH - Children's Area - University Heights Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age Program Type: Community Engagement, Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Bring the kiddos to the library every Thursday morning for a variety of play! Storytime, crafts, dancing, songs and most of all FUN!
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Write Your Heart Out: Writing Practice Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am MH - Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest at Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Program Type: Literature Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults “Writing Practice” is based on Natalie Goldberg’s wonderful 1986 book Writing Down the Bones. Natalie has inspired generations of writers to get their juices flowing. Here are the rules: Take a set amount of time. View Details This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Write Your Heart Out: Writing Practice 10:00am–11:30am Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mission Hills-Hillcrest/Knox Library Room: MH - Study Room 3 - Mission Hills/Hillcrest Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Literature Event Details: “Writing Practice” is based on Natalie Goldberg’s wonderful 1986 book Writing Down the Bones. Natalie has inspired generations of writers to get their juices flowing. Here are the rules: Take a set amount of time.