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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 ...
Eleanor Borge
I’m so happy to be able to celebrate the Library’s 150th birthday! I learned to read at the Library and developed my LOVE of books at PPL. My favorite memory is going to the South Providence Branch (every Saturday for me!) and being told by Ms. Virginia Miles that I had to read every book ...
Cem Eskinazi
I am a practicing type designer. I have visited PPL numerous times in order to support my research on type design through attending many wonderful design lectures and most importantly through many visits to the Updike Collection. I was able to utilize the Updike Collection not only for inspiration for my own designs but to ...