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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.
Shuk Chun (Ann) Yiu
I studied commercial design at an art school after finishing high school in my hometown, Hong Kong. My career has been as a graphic designer. I joined classes at the Library to improve my English writing, reading and conversation skills. More recently, I studied to prepare for the citizenship test. Iām enrolled in the Advanced ...
Alex Telisma
I come to the Library to learn English. This is my goal. I share a lot of experiences with my friends and teacher Jon. Jon is a good teacher. I love the Library because it helps me to learn English for me and my family. I appreciate that!
Dr. Ed Iannuccilli
A PPL Memory ā in Two Parts When I was at Classical High School in 1957, there was a fire that closed the school for almost two weeks. We students thought we were free of study, but no! Our teachers called us and gave us assignments, papers to write for when we returned to school. ...