We’re delighted to share some exclusive images of the ongoing renovations and enhancements that have been taking place at the library.
We’ll share more updates as we progress, and we can’t wait to welcome you to the grand opening of the Carrville Library. Together, we’re building a space where knowledge thrives, creativity flourishes, and connections are made.
Vaughan Public Libraries is thrilled to announce a momentous milestone in our Carrville Library journey 
VPL’s CEO Margie Singleton and Deputy CEO of Growth & Communications Aleksandra Dowiat-Vine celebrated the Structural Topping Off of the Carrville Library, Community Centre and District Park.
Prepare for a remarkable new hub of knowledge, community, and endless possibilities! Follow along on our social media accounts and building blog for more updates.
The Carrville Library project continues to make significant progress. The structural steelwork is in its final stages, approaching completion, while the foundation work, waterproofing, and backfill activities are in full swing. The contractor has efficiently executed mitigation strategies, ensuring smooth coordination of cladding and roofing tasks, which are now progressing according to the planned schedule.
Vaughan Public Libraries is pleased to announce the opening of VMC Express!
VMC Express is the second of the two new libraries in the heart of Vaughan’s new downtown core. The 400 square foot library is a self-service storefront conveniently located on Apple Mill Road, and its features and self-serve model make it a first of its kind in Vaughan.
Customers can enjoy street-level access to the newest titles and popular bestsellers and quickly pick up and return their items via automated check-in and check-out machines.
The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station and YRT bus terminal are a few steps away, making this an excellent access point for people on the go. It also provides convenience for local residents and complements the more extensive VMC Library on the second floor of the building.
VMC Express – an on-the-go convenience
200 Apple Mill Road
Vaughan, Ontario L4K 0J8
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Monday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am to 9:00
Thursday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
The library may be reached by the following York Region Transit routes.
Route(s) 20, 26, 77, 501, 605
Paid parking is available. For details, visit: Parking in the VMC
Construction activities at the Maple Library Community Centre are progressing. Activities include ceiling installation, wall finish and painting, glazing installation in the quiet study area, carpet, decorative film installation, and many activities associated with the outdoor reading garden. In the next couple of weeks, construction will include the installation of an outstanding ceiling grid, ceiling tiles, baffle installation, and glass installation in the quiet study area. Front foyer work will commence with replacing floor tiles and the leadership structure installation.
A new library, community centre, and district park is coming to you, located between Dufferin and Bathurst streets near Major Mackenzie Drive (Carvville/Block 11). A multi-use community hub that will combine spaces for play, learning, fitness and sports.
BACKGROUND
The 2013 Active Together Master Plan (ATMP), an integrated long-term strategy that guides planning for parks, recreation, culture and library facilities, suggested a new neighbourhood size library for Block 11 residents. The 2018 Update to ATPM suggested that the new library be collocated within a new community centre and district park.
PROCESS
Perkins+Will Architects were hired in 2017 as the Functional Program Consultants for the Carrville Community Centre, Library and District Park project. The functional programming phase work to ensure that Vaughan Public Libraries’ and City of Vaughan’s requirements for the new facilities are integrated into the early design concepts and that the physical site and environmental conditions could support such requirements.
Perkins+Will Architects have been retained as the Detail Design Consultants for the Carrville Community Centre, Library and District Park project and have begun detailed design work for this new facility.
Site Plan
Exterior Perspective
Library + East Entry Porch
Library Design Drivers
Pool, Pool viewing and South Entry
BACKGROUND
Monteith Brown Planning Consultants were hired to conduct the Maple Library Special Area Study and re-examine the need and role of Maple Library after the opening of CCRL Civic Centre Resource Library (CCRL) opened in May, 2016. Keep reading to find out what the analysis were!
MAPLE LIBRARY SPECIAL AREA STUDY SUMMARY
The Special Area Study took into considerations many different factors affecting the use of the branch including current demographics, future projections, industry trends, library usage and community feedback. The study collected stakeholder feedback via community survey and series of library user focus groups.
Monteith Brown Planning Consultants found that despite its proximity to CCRL, Maple Library serves a special and unique purpose for the community. We heard from you how co-location to the community centre is of high priority. 66% of survey respondents also indicated no change in their use of Maple Library since the opening of CCRL. Top three things that respondents valued most about Maple Library are: location (68%), staff/service (50%), and convenience of co-location with the Maple Community Centre (48%).
Based on assessment and feedback collected, the consultant’s recommendation for Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) was to continue to operate Maple Library. The study recommended reducing the library’s current footprint of 13,000 sq. ft to a smaller size library of 7,500-8,500 sq. ft and to align the re-imagined library to VPL’s current facility service model. The study also suggested to improve library entrance, aesthetic improvements, comfort, enhanced children and study areas, as well as seamless technology and integrated accessibility features.
PROCESS
ATA Architects Inc. have been contracted to oversee planning and design for Maple Library face-lift! Check out the Maple Library renovation video and design concepts below
Floor Plan Concept
Main entrance to library
Marketplace
Children’s Area
Service Desk
Study Area – view south
Study Area – view north
Quiet Study Room
Inside Quiet Study Room
View of Reading Garden from Quiet Study Room
Reading Garden Access
Reading Garden
Attention to Accessibility has always been at the heart of what we do. We are proud to share that Civic Centre Resource and Pleasant Ridge Library have received GOLD CERTIFICATION from the Rick Hansen Foundation in recognition for accessible design and facilities.
“Vaughan Public Libraries is happy to be a contributor to the City of Vaughan’s mission to creating fully accessible communities”, said Rose Savage, Chair of the Vaughan Public Library Board. “Our library branches are a place for those of all abilities, languages, ages and skill levels. We take pride in providing inclusive resources for everyone to enjoy when they enter a Vaughan library – whether it is for learning, reading or participating in our many programs”
We are pleased to receive the following message from Brad McCannell, VP, Access and Inclusion, Rich Hansen Foundation: “Congratulations to the City of Vaughan and Vaughan Public Libraries on achieving RHF Accessibility Certified Gold for three locations. Their leadership shows other municipalities across the country the advantages of developing inclusive spaces where people of all abilities can fully participate where we live, work, learn and play.”
Watch out for more details as we approach the openings of these two new libraries!
BACKGROUND
Construction of the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) and Storefront Library is progressing well. Check out sneak peak of the interior design work that the architectural firm, MJMA, will soon begin in the library spaces.
VMC and Storefront Library Floor Plan
Storefront Library Precedent
Storefront Library Precedent
Storefront Library Precedent
Storefront Library- Concept Diagram
Storefront Library Perspective
Storefront Library- Interior Views
VMC Library – Second Floor – Plan
VMC Library Front Desk
VMC Library Colored Fins Sequence
VMC Second Floor and Storefront Library Concept Elevation/Section
VMC Library -Children Area Floor Plan
VMC Library- Children Area
While some furniture at VMC and Storefront Library will be replicated with ones from existing libraries, other furniture like the lounge seating will be selected with your feedback. Arrangements have been made to make sample of these chairs available for you from November 18 to December 13 at Civic Centre Resource Library. We hope you will try out the chairs and share your input with us!