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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.
Taylor Jones
I came to PPL curious about data visualization and information design. With a degree in design, I wanted to explore other design mediums that suited both my creative and analytical sides. From my initial research, it seemed like this could be a good fit for me, but there’s nothing like trying it out first hand! ...
Badhan
I originally came to PPL to learn how to code. But on top of learning coding (HTML & CSS, JavaScript and some Python), I have also been able to establish new connections and friendships, become much more social, learned valuable data analytics skills (Excel & Tableau)! I’ve been in Rhode Coders and Data Navigators classes, ...
Liz Maxwell
My kids and I frequent the libraries all over Providence, Rhode Island really. We came to PPL after the Library had been redone. We just often come to order and get books. You know, just use the Library whenever we want books. One day we ran into Bonnie and I was asking her for some ...