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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.
Vanessa Borge
PPL is a nice place to come and get away from everything. I can always expect a welcoming face and a comfortable place to sit. I used to come to the old library as a child and spend hours in the kids section picking out as many books as I could carry. All of the ...
Olga Perez
I came to PPL to study for American citizenship because my sister had come to take the classes and I found more than what I was looking for with the people I met! I achieved what I wanted and learned so much about citizenship. Thanks to everyone there, I passed my exam and today I ...
Ellen
I connected with PPL through the PVD Young Maker’s internship, which I found out about at school. And that gave me a good running start, not only to my first ever job, but to a place where I not only can find myself, but also people with similar interests. People who are creative, imaginative, and ...