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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.
Emmanuel
My story with PPL goes back a few years. I was in middle school and looking for ACN courses to take…when I saw the HTML course at PPL, I decided to go for it. Then I took courses in JavaScript and Python. I came back and I did a Data Analytics course, and a computer ...
Jo DuBiel
The first thing I did when I moved to Providence 45 years ago was look up the closest public library. Within days, I found myself at the information desk at Providence Public Library, equipped with my electricity bill for proof of residency, and registered for my library card. This is the most important thing I ...
Anthony R. Green
When I started taking piano lessons in 1994, I walked from Doyle Avenue (where I grew up) to Rochambeau (where my piano teacher taught) every week.  Before and after the lesson, I would spend time at the Rochambeau Branch library.  In fact, I learned about this piano teacher on Rochambeau from a friendly stranger-turned-high-school friend ...