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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.
Irma Osorio
I came to this country for a better life. My English is not the best, but my goal is to improve, go back to school here, maybe do something with computers and I know English classes are the key to succeeding here. The Library gives you that opportunity with free classes. It’s awesome! I’m grateful ...
Christian Mignacca
When the right opportunity presents itself, you just know it. This is how it was for me when I saw a Facebook post promoting PPL’s Rhode Coders Clubs. Coding was always something of interest to me; I just wasn’t sure if it would be a fit. Turns out it was! I grew up loving video ...
Yaen
I came to Providence Public Library to enhance my skills in web development through an ACN program called Rhode Coders 2.0, but I also got other things from this program, like making a new friend who has the same interest as me and enhancing my communication skills by helping others and solving problems with them. ...