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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. I’m enrolled in the Advanced ...
Ida
I love coming to PPL to check out books, play in the kid’s area, and take classes. I can do lots of my favorite things at the Library…playing, learning to sew on a sewing machine and making mittens, and of course reading books. It was so fun exploring all the nooks and crannies for the ...
Olga Perez
I came to PPL to study for American citizenship because my sister had come to take the classes and I found more than what I was looking for with the people I met! I achieved what I wanted and learned so much about citizenship. Thanks to everyone there, I passed my exam and today I ...