Celebrate the American Worker

September 01, 2010

Camden Point Branch staff are observing Labor Day with a book display honoring the American Worker.  This display contains books covering a variety of occupations.  It provides an opportunity for students to see the various careers open to them.

Labor Day began in 1882 during the height of the American labor movement.  Labor leader, Peter J. McGuire and Machinist, Matthew MacGuire were responsible for ensuring that the Central Labor Union in New York City celebrated the first Labor Day with a parade, picnic, and various other activities.  Two years later, the Knights of Labor then rallied for Labor Day to gain the status of an annual observance.  Today, we continue to honor hard-working Americans with wonderful picnics, parades, and celebrations.  To learn more about the history of Labor Day,view the research database entitled Facts on File American History Online.

Some of the books on display are:

High Interest Book series – Top Secret including:

• Undercover Agent by Jil Fine
• Sky Marshals by Mark Beyer
• Secret Service by Mark Beyer
• The FBI by Sheela Ramaprian
• Search and Rescue Specialist and Careers in FEMA by Monica Ferry

Community HelperSeries including:

• Custodians by Debbie L. Yanuck
• Food Service Worker by Debbie L. Yanuck
• TV Reporter by Tracey Boraas
• Meteorologist by Sandra J. Christian
• Lifeguard by Sandra J. Christian
• Newspaper Carriers by Sandra J.Christian

A Day with …series, including:

• A Day with a Carpenter by Joanne Winne
• A Day with a Plumber by Mark Thomas
• A Day with a Air Traffic Controllers by Joanne Winne
• A Day with a Brick Layer by Mark Thomas

I can be … series,including:

• I can be a Horse Trainer by Kathy Henderson
• I can be a Chemist by Paul Sipiera
• I can be a Physicist by Paul Sipiera

If you were a Zookeeper by Virgina Schomp, and various other occupations including doctor, teacher, chef, veterinarian, and police officer.

Sandy O.
Camden Point Branch