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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.
Olivia
I’ve been coming to the team loft for all of high school. I usually come here to work on my homework or to get help with a project I’m doing. They helped me with my college applications and writing my essays, and helping me make sure that my resume and stuff is up to par. ...
Anthony R. Green
When I started taking piano lessons in 1994, I walked from Doyle Avenue (where I grew up) to Rochambeau (where my piano teacher taught) every week.  Before and after the lesson, I would spend time at the Rochambeau Branch library.  In fact, I learned about this piano teacher on Rochambeau from a friendly stranger-turned-high-school friend ...
Melanie Anaya
I was matched with PPL through the Bonner Community Program at Brown University and worked with Chris Bourret until I graduated! My favorite accomplishment was leading my own Citizenship class. I had done lots of administrative work and acted as a teaching assistant in the Library’s Learning Lounge and in other peoples’ Citizenship classes, but ...