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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.
Angel Arrazola
I went to PPL because my friend Levi introduced me to it. We explored the floors and old areas. He also introduced me to a librarian, Bonnie Lilienthal, who works in the Teen Room. She introduced me to PPL’s Rhode Coders 2.0 program. Lots of introducing! I got into the program and went to the ...
Jean Joubert Pierre-Louis
I come to the Library for English and computer classes. I love that I can use everything in the Library. I always study here, and continue to work on my goals. I ‘m grateful that my teacher is very good and very kind with us. I love the Library because it gives me opportunity to ...
Jeffrey Merle
The Best 10 Years of My Life Usually, people remember with great nostalgia their childhood or youth years. Sometimes people think about their high school years and the love illusions we all had at some point. It has become widespread to say “everything before was better.” However, my experience is the opposite; I think the ...