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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.
Carmen Larios
PPL is not just a library, it’s a door for opportunities. In 2003, I came for the first time inside the Library. I came here looking for a book, a Babies Names book for my first child. I was working in retail for almost 10 years. COVID happens, and I realized that I wanted to ...
Grace Maffucci
I wanted to volunteer to work within the Spanish-speaking community in Providence. I saw an ad for free ESL classes through the Library and that helped me find my way into the Citizenship class. I’ve become a lot more comfortable with speaking Spanish and helping students practice English. In the Citizenship class, I have learned ...
Beatriz Bueno
I am not going to lie, I never thought it would be easy moving to the U.S., but I had no idea how many things I would have to go through. However, overcoming my fears and insecurities made me understand the real purpose of me moving to the United States. I was able to find ...