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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.
Claire Uziel
When I moved to Providence, I didn’t know anyone and didn’t have a job. I’m an archivist, so I reached out to Kate Wells (Curator of PPL’s Rhode Island Collections) to learn about PPL and the archival collections in the city. I ended up asking her if I could volunteer with her while looking for ...
David Morales
The Library has always been my safe haven to simply exist, study, and spend time with friends. I’ve proudly completed several academic papers and assignments even under stress given the peaceful environment that the Library provides. I have met several of my best friends during a Library program!
Liz Maxwell
My kids and I frequent the libraries all over Providence, Rhode Island really. We came to PPL after the Library had been redone. We just often come to order and get books. You know, just use the Library whenever we want books. One day we ran into Bonnie and I was asking her for some ...