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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.
Luis Mejia
I was in school when my teacher told me to try to find an ACN class and I was going through the course catalog when I found something interesting. I had done a computer science essential, which had python in it, which is a coding language. So when I saw HTML/CSS, I became interested because ...
Carmen Larios
PPL is not just a library, it’s a door for opportunities. In 2003, I came for the first time inside the Library. I came here looking for a book, a Babies Names book for my first child. I was working in retail for almost 10 years. COVID happens, and I realized that I wanted to ...
Jean Joubert Pierre-Louis
I come to the Library for English and computer classes. I love that I can use everything in the Library. I always study here, and continue to work on my goals. I ‘m grateful that my teacher is very good and very kind with us. I love the Library because it gives me opportunity to ...