What books have shaped your life or made an impact? That's the question 24 community members and leaders in Arlington Heights were asked. Influencers of Arlington Heights, and the Books That Influenced Them is an exhibit on display on the library's first floor featuring six local influencers, four times a year, and the books that inspire them. From the profound to the humorous, informative to reflective, here are their picks. Stop by to pick up one of these titles from the library's collection, or place one on hold to pick up at the library, bookmobile or drive-up window. Click on the link under each community member's photo to read more about them and discover the books that have influenced them. Then check back in a few months to see the next batch of book picks.
Influencers of Arlington Heights
Erica Chianelli
VP of Marketing, Events & Community Outreach, Lakeside Bank
Shab Poloz
Director of Equity and Multilingual Program, AH School District 25
January-March 2025
Yeulanda Degala
Nonprofit Founder, Good Neighbors Network
Nicolle Grasse
Illinois State Representative, 53rd District; Ordained Minister