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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.
Dr. Ed Iannuccilli
A PPL Memory – 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. ...
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 ...
Arianna
I have come to the Library to study English for a year, every Saturday. I love the opportunity because I want to learn more English. I now understand more in English and I am really happy with the class and teacher, John. I like sharing with different teachers and different cultures. I love the Library ...