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PPL Alum
PPL welcomes individuals from all walks of life and each has a unique story to tell — stories that illustrate the positive impact our library makes in the lives of those we serve. Stories that YOU make possible!
Meet some of our PPL Alum.
Concepcion Figueroa
Voy a contar mi experiencia en las Clases de Computacion, en la Libreria Publica de Providence. Cuando empece las clases estaba con miedo, porque nunca en mi vida habia tocado una computadora para usar algun programa. He aprendido mucho de mis Maestras, que estoy tan agradecida, por su tiempo, su dedicacion, pero sobre todo por ...
Eleanor Borge
I’m so happy to be able to celebrate the Library’s 150th birthday! I learned to read at the Library and developed my LOVE of books at PPL. My favorite memory is going to the South Providence Branch (every Saturday for me!) and being told by Ms. Virginia Miles that I had to read every book ...
Chris Lamothe
I’ve been a firefighter for 22 years, but I’ve always had other interests, including art and science.  I wouldn’t say I was ever into computers or technology. I feel like it was something that came after my generation.  But, I guess I am kind of a geek…that’s what they call me at work.  I am ...