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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.
Ahmad
My son loves PPL! Providence Public Library holds a special place in our hearts, and it’s all thanks to the incredible experience it provides for my son, Hamid. Since he was just 2 years old, Hamid has been captivated by the welcoming atmosphere and endless opportunities for exploration that PPL offers. Despite primarily speaking a ...
Jeffrey Tejada
As a junior at Brown University, I got into the Bonner Community Program – the purpose of which is to get students to engage with and do some service for the community. When the people at PPL said they were hoping to start a tutoring program, I knew it was something I could do here. ...
Melanie Anaya
I was matched with PPL through the Bonner Community Program at Brown University and worked with Chris Bourret until I graduated! My favorite accomplishment was leading my own Citizenship class. I had done lots of administrative work and acted as a teaching assistant in the Library’s Learning Lounge and in other peoples’ Citizenship classes, but ...