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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.
Stachka
I come to the Library for English classes. I’m understanding more and more English now as I listen to people who speak English. The Library place is beautiful and it is such a comfortable place to read.
Margarida Fernandes
I’m from Cape Verde, on the Island of Brava. At age 11 my education was interrupted, but I never let go of my desire to learn. At 19 I went back to finished elementary school and integrated into high school. Then I completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in the city of Leiria, Portugal. ...
Helen
I’m a student at the Providence Public Library. I take the coding classes here. I usually come to PPL to study and to also just hang out with my friends and to get help on schoolwork. The people here have helped me a lot through my high school years and particularly through the college application ...