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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 ...
Brenda Adames
PPL is one of the coolest libraries because of our state-of-the-art Workshop. People can come in and learn to laser cut, sew, 3-D print and more…there’s just so much available to the community here. And we’re not just training people on how to use the equipment, but also real life skills like how to write ...
Andrea Rojas
I’ve always enjoyed the Library. It is the third space where everyone is welcomed. I now love coming here with my little sister and introducing her to all the programs available. I’ve been able to read as many books as I can. Having access to computers and research was also important for my school work. ...