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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.
Andrea Aguilar
After months of dedication and hard work, I successfully completed the Data Analytics program at Providence Public Library, marking a pivotal milestone in my career journey. The program provided me with a comprehensive understanding of key concepts like data manipulation, statistical analysis, and data visualization. I gained hands-on experience with tools like Tableau and Excel. ...
Jomelvin
Since my mother is a librarian, I would always visit the Library with her whenever I had a chance. I always loved participating in the activities of the Library and enjoying different experiences. I have accomplished many things at the Library. I learned how to create comics and repair computers and phones. The Library has ...
Deloris Thompson
I came to PPL for HTML and CSS classes and I found that being a developer was the right path for me! I am a Liberian immigrant, wife and mother of two who was working part-time when my mother-in-law was taking an Excel class and loved it. The moment Don told her about the HTML/CSS ...