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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 ...
Ellen
I connected with PPL through the PVD Young Maker’s internship, which I found out about at school. And that gave me a good running start, not only to my first ever job, but to a place where I not only can find myself, but also people with similar interests. People who are creative, imaginative, and ...
Young Bae
In 2019, approximately a year after I came to Providence, I applied to CCRI to take an American history class. I was so curious about what had happened in America before the United States was founded. I wanted to know what was the fundamental foundation to build up the most powerful country on planet earth ...