No, I'm not pregnant.
(It seems that every single time I say that I have Big News, people immediately jump to that conclusion. So I figured I'd cut you all off at the pass this time.)
The news is:
Earlier today, I was offered the position of Head Librarian at my town's public library, and I accepted.
I can't even express how happy I am about it: it's a library that the town's residents LITERALLY built themselves, and so the community is really actively invested in it, and I'm so excited and pleased that they are trusting me with it.
SO VAIR VAIR EXCITED AND PLEASED.
Anyway, starting in early August, that's what I'll be up to in my library-life.
First item on the agenda? Building them a website.
Going forward? We shall see what we shall see, but I'm sure it will be awesomesauce unchained.
(I might sound somewhat blasé about it (for me), but I am SO. EXCITED. And, as Josh, Amber, my sister, Amanda, and a few others can attest, I've been so revved about the application/interview process, etc., that I've been a tad difficult to be around. So thanks to everyone for A) putting up with me and B) being so amazingly supportive. YAY!)
My favorite moment is when you laid yourself down on the floor outside my office and did this cute sort of flailing thing. *snort*!
Posted by: Amber | 15 June 2013 at 05:48 PM
Facedown, no less! (It's a good thing Eric missed that, as he'd have been HORRIFIED about TEH GERMS.)
Posted by: Leila | 15 June 2013 at 05:50 PM
Awesome news! Way better than my cat-based speculation on Twitter.
Posted by: Sarah Rettger | 15 June 2013 at 05:51 PM
@Sarah: Well, it's not like your speculation wasn't TOTALLY LOGICAL! :)
Posted by: Leila | 15 June 2013 at 05:54 PM
Excellent!!! Can't wait to hear about your exploits in the new library!
(Though that makes it sound like you'll be running high-stake poker games after hours, but you know what I mean.)
Posted by: MotherReader | 15 June 2013 at 06:14 PM
Oh wow! Congratulations!!
Posted by: dangermom | 15 June 2013 at 06:16 PM
Congrats! Sounds like the job will be a lot of fun. As will, you know, the power... :)
Posted by: Lindsey Carmichael | 15 June 2013 at 06:18 PM
Wonderful!
Posted by: Amy g koss | 15 June 2013 at 06:32 PM
Congratulations! We don't know each other but I enjoy reading your blog and your enthusiasm is contagious. They made a wise choice.
Posted by: Auntie M. | 15 June 2013 at 06:51 PM
I AM SO SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!
My fingers have been crossed since you told me about it and I am so so SO happy this happened. You are going to be GREAT.
Posted by: kelly | 15 June 2013 at 06:56 PM
SUPER CONGRATS! That is awesome and exciting, and I'm sure you'll be wonderful!
Posted by: Maureen E | 15 June 2013 at 07:10 PM
Congratulations!!! It's well-deserved.
Posted by: Annie | 15 June 2013 at 07:10 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Rosemary | 15 June 2013 at 07:26 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Posted by: jules | 15 June 2013 at 07:32 PM
This is wonderful. Congratulations.
Posted by: Gail Gauthier | 15 June 2013 at 07:33 PM
Congratulations! To you, and to your town. I would love to live in a town where you were Queen of Books (an additional title that comes with Head Librarian, yes? Like how the British royals are all Duke of This, Earl of That?)
Posted by: Jessica Silverstein | 15 June 2013 at 07:37 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Trisha | 15 June 2013 at 08:19 PM
Congratulations! That's just fantastic. :D
Posted by: eric | 15 June 2013 at 08:29 PM
Congratulations on your amazing new opportunity! I hope I can stop by someday and you'll show me the way to the most gorgeous YA section in the entire state of Maine. Best wishes!
Posted by: Erin | 15 June 2013 at 08:44 PM
Congratulations! I'm sure you'll be fantastic.
Posted by: Rachael | 15 June 2013 at 09:25 PM
Congratulations! Great to hear!
Posted by: 100scopenotes | 15 June 2013 at 09:26 PM
Congratulations! What awesome news!
Posted by: sprite | 15 June 2013 at 09:28 PM
Yay, congrats!
Posted by: Beth | 15 June 2013 at 10:28 PM
Congratulations! (tiny bit worried you won't have much time for regular hilarious blog posts, though...)
Posted by: Miriam | 15 June 2013 at 11:54 PM
That's awesome! Congratulations!
Posted by: Sheila Ruth | 16 June 2013 at 12:01 AM
As a wise man* once said, "The English language was wittled down to one word: congratulations."
Congratulations!
:)
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*Jerry Spinelli :)
Posted by: Ruby | 16 June 2013 at 03:04 PM
Congratulations and they made a great choice!
Posted by: Kate P | 16 June 2013 at 03:25 PM
Congratulations! That's fabulous news. (I'm totally bwahahahaha about "No, I'm not pregnant.")
Posted by: sassymonkey | 16 June 2013 at 06:47 PM
Congratulations from the Jen and Sanj clan! Best wishes to you and to Josh.
Posted by: Jen James | 16 June 2013 at 09:33 PM
WHEEEEEE! Awesomesauce is your middle name.
Posted by: EM | 16 June 2013 at 11:14 PM
This is great news! Happy dancing for youuuu!
Posted by: Lisa | 17 June 2013 at 04:56 AM
COULD NOT POSSIBLY BE HAPPIER FOR YOU. Please let's find time to toast this when I'm up for the 4th.
Posted by: Amanda | 17 June 2013 at 10:01 AM
@Amanda: YES AND DOUBLE-YAY FOR THAT.
@Everyone else: Thank you all so, so much! I will (obviously) keep you all up-to-date on my progress!
Posted by: Leila | 17 June 2013 at 10:23 AM
Congratulations! I hope all of your new responsibilities won't prevent you from being the awesome font of knowledge you are on YA books!
Posted by: Emily | 17 June 2013 at 11:54 AM
OH, MY GOD! Congratulations!!! That sounds like a dream job!
Posted by: LindaY | 17 June 2013 at 01:43 PM
That is fabulous news, Leila!!
Posted by: Angie | 17 June 2013 at 02:56 PM
So exciting! Congrats!
Posted by: Angela Frederick | 17 June 2013 at 03:39 PM
Congratulations! How exciting. So happy for you.
Posted by: Holly | 18 June 2013 at 10:28 AM
Congrats! Sounds wonderful!
Posted by: Professor Mortis | 18 June 2013 at 10:41 AM
Oh my gosh. This is great news, Leila!! Your love of books and the library profession shine through in your blog and tweets. I know that you'll be a great success as head librarian. Congratulations!
As to designing and building the library's new website,I'm sure you've done a lot of research on other library system's websites. However, would it help you to know what I, as a user, love about my library system's website? It has a lot of great features. If so, let me know.
Congratulations, again, on your accomplishment!
Posted by: Eliza | 19 June 2013 at 02:31 PM
Congratulations!!!!!! I'm so excited for you. You're going to be such a great success as a head librarian. You deserve the experience! The library is going to be so lucky to have you.
And yay! A website!! It so needs one. :D
I'll be seeing YOU on frequent, my friend.
Posted by: Katie | 24 June 2013 at 10:53 AM