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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.
Claudia Vargas-El Khatib
I came to Providence after living in France for six years. I was a child psychologist in my native Venezuela. I had always studied human behavior and didn’t really have any technical skills. Here, I had ideas about what I might like to do, but I needed the skills. I never had access to a ...
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 ...
Jomelvin
Since my mother is a librarian, I would always visit the Library with her whenever I had a chance. I always loved participating in the activities of the Library and enjoying different experiences. I have accomplished many things at the Library. I learned how to create comics and repair computers and phones. The Library has ...