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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.
Deloris Thompson
I came to PPL for HTML and CSS classes and I found that being a developer was the right path for me! I am a Liberian immigrant, wife and mother of two who was working part-time when my mother-in-law was taking an Excel class and loved it. The moment Don told her about the HTML/CSS ...
Vanessa Borge
PPL is a nice place to come and get away from everything. I can always expect a welcoming face and a comfortable place to sit. I used to come to the old library as a child and spend hours in the kids section picking out as many books as I could carry. All of the ...
Mike Malkoff
As an at-home dad, I was eager for opportunities to connect with other dads in the area after moving here with my wife and daughter. PPL’s Chace Children’s Discovery Library is a great early learning place for young children and parents and an awesome hub of activity! It has been a center point for us and ...