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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.
William Rebello
I am a certified IT Project Manager and attended PPL’s Rhode Coders Java Training sessions so I could better understand coding as a way to improve my project management success when leading software projects. The teacher (Don) was/is outstanding and takes the time to be sure everyone has a clear fundamental understanding of the topic. ...
Hollis Hare
I think public spaces in general are so important. And the Library tends to cultivate a safe space, along with being a public space. So being an artist coming into that kind of space, I feel very secure being able to show my work, talk to the public . . . everyone just wants to ...
Raman Shah
I moved from Chicago to Providence in 2018; simultaneously, I quit my full-time data science career to launch my independent consulting practice. Starting out in Rhode Island was tough. The local network was difficult to break into as a transplant, and trips to Boston were almost inescapable for learning modern technologies and getting inspiration from ...