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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.
Maria Lopez
I attended Providence Public Library’s Citizenship Class and obtained my US citizenship! PPL has a great team and this has been a great accomplishment. Thank you again for helping me gain the confidence, security and preparation needed to be able to attend my citizenship interview and pass the test. I could write many pages for ...
Nancy Cole Marion
I grew up in Warwick, RI, so I used PPL for reading and research. In 2014, I wrote a book for my family based on my mom’s 1929 diary. I was in contact with Kate Wells (of PPL’s Rhode Island Collection) and she was able to procure two 1929 articles and pictures for me based ...
Arianna
I have come to the Library to study English for a year, every Saturday. I love the opportunity because I want to learn more English. I now understand more in English and I am really happy with the class and teacher, John. I like sharing with different teachers and different cultures. I love the Library ...