Central Library · Features
Start with a comparison, then follow the articles in sequence.
Begin with any chapter that catches your eye; you can always return to the feature’s reading path.
PERMANENT FEATURE · SEVEN CHAPTERS
From a time before oceans, words or cities. Follow the evidence, and find questions that reach into everyday life.
Open the journey
Begin with any chapter. Each offers a route back and a detour to another part of the library.7 chapters
The same time, in different places.
FEATURE 01 · CLOCKS & CALENDARS
“Let’s meet at twelve.” Unpack that everyday agreement through the Sun, clocks, calendars and language.
From length to area.
FEATURE 02 · MEASURES & MAPS
How much bigger is paper enlarged to 150%? Before reading the number, ask what it measures.
Read the spaces, too.
FEATURE 03 · LETTERS & SIGNALS
Letters alone do not make a message. Explore the spaces, directions, colors and extra information that help us read.
Each feature offers an exhibit where you can change the conditions, a reading order with a reason for each next step, and questions to take away. You can also follow the feature’s links to each article’s sources.