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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.
Mario
I first became interested in technology when I was about 12 and got my first laptop. I decided to take it apart and, of course, I had no idea what I was doing and I broke it. But seeing the inside of that laptop and all that I didn’t understand, I knew there were things ...
Ahmad
My son loves PPL! Providence Public Library holds a special place in our hearts, and it’s all thanks to the incredible experience it provides for my son, Hamid. Since he was just 2 years old, Hamid has been captivated by the welcoming atmosphere and endless opportunities for exploration that PPL offers. Despite primarily speaking a ...
Claudia Vargas-El Khatib
I came to Providence after living in France for six years. I was a child psychologist in my native Venezuela. I had always studied human behavior and didn’t really have any technical skills. Here, I had ideas about what I might like to do, but I needed the skills. I never had access to a ...