Idea Box

Located just inside the entrance of the Main Library, this 9×13 space is always changing. Designed both for and with community, the Idea Box space exists to empower voices and to provide historically, intentionally, and traditionally marginalized people groups a unique public space to create, inform, build, share, and be.

A recreated childhood bedroom, including MC Hammer, Martin Luther King Jr., Chicago Bulls, and Malcom X posters on the wall.

Through March 20: Maintaining Wonder: Deangelo’s World

Previous displays & exhibits

  • January 2026: MLK Dream Hands
  • December 2025: Serenity in December
  • October-November 2025: Dia de Muertos / Day of the Dead Community Ofrenda
  • September 2025: Hispanic Heritage Month
  • August 2025: Understanding Opioids: Awareness, Support, and Hope
  • July 2025: Disability Pride Month
  • June 2025: Juneteenth
  • June 2025: Pride Month
  • May 2025: Jewish American Heritage Month
  • May 2025: Crossing Paths: Migrating Birds & You
  • April 2025: Arab American Heritage Month
  • March 2025: Ramadan Around the World
  • February 2025: Celebrating Local Black Artists
  • January 2025: MLK Dream Hands
  • January 2025: National Braille Literacy Month