construction | Building Projects

Bathurst Clark Resource Library is now open!

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Denise | Tagged bathurst clark resource library, building projects, building update, city of vaughan, construction, decor, open to the public, renovations, resource library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries, welcoming atmosphere

After being closed for renovations, VPL is excited to announce Bathurst Clark Resource Library is now re-open to the public.

With new paint and carpeting throughout, you will notice more comfy seating, expanded and flexible study spaces including upgraded and refurbished study tables with electrical outlets, meeting/study rooms with white boards, renovated washrooms and two convenient book return slots on the exterior wall of the Library! According to one customer, the renovations make the space feel “lighter and brighter”. Be sure to check it out yourself!

Entrance to Bathurst Clark Resource Library with new seating on both sides.

New bar seating by the vending machines and main entrance.

New, comfy seating, paint and carpeting throughout the library.

Expanded study areas.

More study tables with electrical outlets.

Friendly VPL staff to answer your questions.

Bright, renovated washrooms.

Convenient book return slots by the library entrance.

Close-up of exterior book return slots.

The temporary children’s area as construction continues on the new space including the Learn It! lab.

Construction still continues on the Children's area and Learn It! lab

Construction continues on the Children’s area and Learn It! lab.

*Please note the Children’s area is temporarily smaller until the new Children’s area and Learn It! Lab are completed, which is expected to open in December. Until then, all children’s programming will be held at Dufferin Clark Library.

Renovations continue at Bathurst Clark Resource Library

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Denise | Tagged bathurst clark resource library, building projects, building update, city of vaughan, construction, resource library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries

Work is steadily progressing at Bathurst Clark Resource Library.

Entrance to main library from children’s area.

Hallway with accessible washroom.

Tiles in the women’s washroom.

Library staff workroom.

Vellore Village Library: July 6 Update

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Denise | Tagged building projects, building update, city of vaughan, community library, construction, decor, new, new library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries, Vellore Village Library

The construction of the new library adjacent to Vellore Village Community Centre continues to steadily progress.

Entrance to Vellore Village Library.

Nature-inspired decor.

Installation of display shelving.

Bench seating installed in the children’s area.

Customer Service desk being installed.

Counter-height seating overlooking skate park

Counter-height seating overlooking the skate park.

Vellore Village Library: June 29 Update

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Denise | Tagged building projects, building update, city of vaughan, community library, construction, new, new library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries, Vellore Village Library

More internal work, lighting, slatwall installation and seating, has been completed at Vellore Village Library. The entrance for both the library and the Vellore Village Community Centre are almost finished.

New main entrance to Vellore Village Community Centre and Library

The new entrance to the Vellore Village Community Centre and Vellore Village Library.

The entrance to Vellore Village Library.

Slatwall installation in the main library.

Where automatic book return will be placed

Future spot of automatic book return.

Bench seating has been placed in the children’s area.

Light installation in main library.

Installation of counter-height study desks

Counter-height study desks installed.

The entrance to the outdoor balcony.

View of the Reading Lounge.

Work continues on the new library in the PwC Tower

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Denise | Tagged building projects, building update, city of vaughan, community library, construction, new, new library, PwC Tower, vaughan, vaughan metropolitan centre, Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Library, vaughan public libraries, VMC

Great progress of the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre library can be seen from the street as well as from inside. The second-floor library space has been completely glazed in as glazing continues on the upper floors of the building. Installation of the heating ducts inside the library is also progressing well.

View from the subway square looking northeast.

West elevation showing west side of the children’s area.

The west view inside the second-floor library.

Vellore Village Library: June 11 Update

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Denise | Tagged building projects, building update, city of vaughan, community library, construction, new, new library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries, Vellore Village Library

Progress on the highly-anticipated Vellore Village Library is increasingly noticeable. The installation of the external aluminum composite metal panels on the east, north and west elevations is nearly completed. Substantial progress has been made on ceiling works including installation of ceiling tiles and ceiling-mounted lighting systems. Painting and carpet installation have also been completed. Millwork items, such as desk and wall applications, will be installed next.

View looking south from Villa Royale Avenue

View from Villa Royale Avenue looking south towards the library.

Aluminum cladding work completed on the west elevation. External lighting has also been installed.

View from the main library area looking north. Ceiling and carpet works are completed.

Slatwall installation inside the library has begun.

Decorative light fixture hanging in the reading lounge.

Carpet in the children’s area.

The quiet study area.

All millwork pieces are onsite awaiting installation.

Vellore Village Library: May 25 Update

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Denise | Tagged building projects, building update, city of vaughan, community library, construction, new, new library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries, Vellore Village Library

Vellore Village Library continues to take shape as countless construction projects are finished and new ones begin.

Main library area facing south towards the community centre.

Ceiling tile installation progressing well.

Close-up of installation of ceiling tile.

View on the library balcony.

Construction of VMC libraries is progressing well

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Denise | Tagged building projects, building update, city of vaughan, community library, construction, new, PwC Tower, vaughan, vaughan metropolitan centre, Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Library, vaughan public libraries

Members of the community celebrated the topping off of the PwC building that will house the two libraries in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC). The building is located in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre adjacent to the VMC subway station and York Region Rapid Transit Bus Terminal.

The main VMC library occupies the second floor. The storefront library is located on the first floor directly behind the YMCA sign.

Margie Singleton, VPL CEO, standing in the future children’s area.

The view east towards the Transit Terminal.

The view into the future storefront library.

The view south towards library’s Marketplace. The open area will house a stairwell in the future.

Vellore Village Library: May 9 Update

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Denise | Tagged building projects, building update, city of vaughan, community library, construction, new, new library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries

Construction activities on the library show steady progress. The most evident is the external work on the soffit and composite panel installation. Providing a shared entrance to the complex, the new vestibule is under construction. Interior work shows progress on bulkhead work as well as painting.

Activities scheduled for the next two weeks include west elevation panels installation, HVAC works, decorative suspended ceiling work, electrical wiring, spray foam in the new vestibule area, and miscellaneous drywall works.

Soffit and metal panel installation.

Work on new vestibule to the complex in progress.

Ceiling installation has commenced.

Close-up of ceiling tile installation.

Washroom accessories installed.

Installation of internal doors.

Painted walls in study area.

Vellore Village Library: April 18 Update

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Denise | Tagged building projects, building update, city of vaughan, community library, construction, new, new library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries, Vellore Village Library

Progress is moving steadily on the construction of Vellore Village Library. It’s easier to envision what this 8,300 square foot, hour-glass shaped library will look like when it’s finished, inside and out!