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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.
Elvin Quero
I came to the United States of America on August 4, 2021. I had visited several times before as a tourist from Venezuela, but now it was different. I came as an immigrant due to the current situation in my country of origin, leaving behind a whole life that did not fit in just two ...
Dieujuste Etienne
I come to the Library to learn English and take a computer class. Also, to socialize with other people. My goal is to realize my dream in the USA. I love the Library; they are concerned about the future of immigration in the US.
Lanham Bundy
I have 15-plus years of service in here at PPL. I’ve worked as a clerk, in Children’s and Teens, in all of our former branches, in our old Reference department, in the current Information Services, and am now in Acquisitions & Collections. I started coming to this library when I was at RISD and they ...