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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.
Ahmad
My son loves PPL! Providence Public Library holds a special place in our hearts, and it’s all thanks to the incredible experience it provides for my son, Hamid. Since he was just 2 years old, Hamid has been captivated by the welcoming atmosphere and endless opportunities for exploration that PPL offers. Despite primarily speaking a ...
Luisa Murillo
As someone with many passions and interests, I would definitely say that I am a “lifelong learner!” I am also a true library lover from when I was a little Bolivian immigrant girl! In fact, as a single parent of four children, I’ve found the Library is a phenomenal resource for our entire family. We ...
Rebecca Rhoads
I came to PPL for two separate reasons, but first, I wanted to learn how to program. I started off unemployed and without much hope. I took the HTML/CSS class with Don Gregory, and he opened up a whole new world to me. He encouraged me to take the Data Navigators class and the JavaScript ...