Civic Centre Library Update – July 31

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The fence is now up surrounding the site where the new resource library will be built in preparation for the construction phase of the project.

 

 

Pleasant Ridge Library Update – July 25

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Duct work installation

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Electrical rough in work along library west wall

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Sprinkler installation connection from existing facility

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Steel stud partition installation

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Duct work installation

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Mock up of air barrier‐ window & foundation drip edge

Kleinburg Library Closed For Renovations August 1 – November 8

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Kleinburg Library, located at 10341 Islington Avenue North, will be closed for renovations starting Friday, August 1 to Saturday, November 8 at 1 p.m.

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Renovations to the Library will be done both inside and outside of the building.

Interior Renovations:

  • Adding two large windows to the front of the library on the main level increasing the visibility to see both into and out of the library
  • Creating a large new window on the south wall of the library’s upper level
  • Levelling the floor on the upper level and putting down new carpet
  • Adding a new railing for the stairway
  • Installing new lighting and HVAC throughout
  • Renovating the staff workroom
  • Upgrading electrical and data requirements

Exterior Renovations:

  • Replacing the existing fire and emergency stair structure on the north side
  • Creating a reading garden on the south side of the library
  • Completing the cement pathway from front of library to new rear entrance
  • Replacing all existing windows
  • Improving exterior lighting
  • Replacing existing wood/aluminum siding
  • Repairing and replacing roof
  • Removing existing roof ladder
  • Adding new entrance to lower floor of library from exterior on east side
  • Removing existing exterior stairs and structure to lower level from front of library

Customers can deactivate their holds online or pick them up at Pierre Berton Resource Library at 4921 Rutherford Road. If you require assistance deactivating your holds, please contact the Service Desk. The book drop will also be closed during this time. You may return your library materials to any branch of Vaughan Public Libraries or renew them online at www.vaughanpl.info. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Pleasant Ridge Library Update – July 21

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Major activities including duct work installation, electrical rough-in, and the installation of sprinkler piping and exterior cladding substrate continue.

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Structural stud and cladding installation

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Sprinkler main installation in existing community centre

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Sprinkler installation at high ceiling section

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HVAC duct work installation

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Electrical wiring installation at entrance

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Exterior wall substrate installation

Pleasant Ridge Library Update – July 9

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Construction on the Pleasant Ridge Library continues to progress smoothly. The installation of exterior cladding substrate has started. Work continues on the installation of the duct work, electrical rough-in, sprinkler piping and radiant floor lines.

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HVAC ductwork distribution installation

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Electrical rough-in at garden entry doorway

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Exterior wall steel stud installation

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Sprinkler main line installation

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Radiant floor heating line installation

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Exterior wall substrate installation