renovations | Building Projects

Woodbridge Library Renovations

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Denise | Tagged Library renovation, renovations, Woodbridge Library

The Woodbridge Library has undergone extensive renovations since the project began.

What’s been done so far:

The two washrooms on the lower level were given a facelift
Lighting in the meeting rooms was upgraded to LEDs
The walls that face into the open part of the basement were replaced with glass
Fresh paint in meeting rooms
Coloured film on glass walls of Quiet Study Room
New study tables and chairs for the Quiet Study Room have been ordered

Here is a glimpse at the coloured film on the Quiet Study Room glass walls.

Maple Library Renovation Project Update

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Denise | Tagged Maple Library, renovations

The Maple Library renovations are progressing well. Work completed thus far includes addressing demolition deficiencies, fireproofing removal, pouring concrete into plumbing trenches, electrical rough-ins and partitions for new walls within the library area.

The western part of the library and electrical rough-in work in progress

Old children’s area being prepared for a new Reading Lounge area

Tearing down of existing columns in the centre of the library

Trenching work in preparation for electrical in floor boxes

Old fire rating insulation was removed in preparation for open and exposed ceiling

Framing work on the partition between library space and recreation area in progress.

View from library’s main entrance. Framing of staff workroom in progress

View of new reading lounge and new staff kitchenette area being framed

Maple Library Renovation Project Update

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Denise | Tagged Maple Library, renovations

Maple Library renovations continue to make great progress. Check out the images below to catch a glimpse at some of the progress being made.

Maple Library Renovation Project Update

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Denise | Tagged Library renovation, Maple Library, renovations

Maple Library renovations continue to make great progress. Check out the images below to catch a glimpse at some of the progress being made.

View from the old manager’s office towards the children’s area.

Tearing down of existing columns in the center of the library.

Maple Library Renovation Project Update

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Denise | Tagged Maple Library, renovations

Maple Library continues to undergo renovations. Hoarding has now been installed.

Maple Library Renovation Project

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Denise | Tagged Library renovation, Maple Library, renovations

Maple Library continues to undergo renovations. Check out the images below to catch a glimpse at some of the Reading Garden renderings.

External Signage Coming Soon at Civic Centre Resource Library

Posted on February 1, 2020 by Denise | Tagged building projects, building update, Civic Centre Resource Library, new, open to the public, renovations, resource library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries, welcoming atmosphere, windows

External signage for Civic Centre Resource Library coming in 2020! Through a competitive bidding process, Vaughan Public Libraries has engaged Steel Art Signs to install external signage and a fourteen foot high pylon with electronic message centre in front of Civic Centre Resource Library on Major Mackenzie Drive.

Fourteen f00t high pylon with electronic message centre in front of Civic Centre Resource Library on Major Mackenzie Drive.

Halo-illuminated 36″ reverse channel letters to easily see the Library from a distance.

Preview of Library signage placement.

Civic Centre Resource Library Signage Project- Part 1

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Denise | Tagged building update, city of vaughan, Civic Centre Resource Library, new, new library, open to the public, renovations, resource library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries, welcoming atmosphere, windows

Through a competitive bidding process, Vaughan Public Libraries has engaged Steel Art Signs to design external and internal signage for Civic Centre Resource Library. Internal signage installation has been completed and external signage is anticipated to be completed in 2020.

Library entrance signage.

Window graphics signage at entrance to direct customers to Library Return slot at side of building.

CREATE IT! and Teens space on first floor.

CREATE IT! space Recording Studio door.

Frosted vinyl signage on eight study rooms.

Washrooms signage.

Wayfinding signage for washrooms.

Hanging sign for Outdoor Patio on second floor.

Library Administration signage second floor.

We Have Espresso Bars!

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Denise | Tagged bathurst clark resource library, building update, Civic Centre Resource Library, new, open to the public, Pierre Berton Resource Library, renovations, resource library, welcoming atmosphere

For our coffee lovers, nothing beats that rush of caffeine to the brain. Get excited, Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) recently rolled out coffee vending machines at the Civic Centre and Bathurst Clark Resource Libraries (coming soon to Pierre Berton Resource Library)! Get a cup of premium coffee, cappuccino, mocha or even a tea latte, whatever you like!

Have Facebook? Watch a demonstration on how you can get your cuppa at VPL’s Espresso Bar.

Try the Civic Centre Resource Library’s Espresso bar and vending machines near the library entrance

Espresso Bar Menu

Enjoy the Espresso Bar along with other vending machines in the library at Bathurst Clark Resource Library

Officially Open: The New Children’s Area and Learn It! Lab

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Denise | Tagged bathurst clark resource library, building update, city of vaughan, decor, Learn It Lab, new, new furniture, open to the public, renovations, resource library, Thornhill, vaughan, vaughan public libraries, welcoming atmosphere, windows

The snow didn’t stop the celebration on January 20 as we officially opened the new Children’s Area and Learn It! Lab at Bathurst Clark Resource Library. Thanks to all of those who joined in the celebration!

Looking through the new pass-through with Peter Kent, MP; Minister Michael Tibollo, Vaughan-Woodbridge MPP; Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua; VPL CEO, Margie Singleton and VPL Board Chair, Dr. Devender Sandhu.

Looking through the new pass-through with Peter Kent, MP; Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport, Michael Tibollo; Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua; VPL CEO, Margie Singleton and VPL Board Chair, Dr. Devender Sandhu.

Mayor, Members of Council, Vaughan Library Board, VPL Executive Management Team with the project's architect and construction representatives.

Front row (left to right): VPL Board Trustees, Loreta Pavese, Ralph Cinelli, Vice-Chair Rose Savage, Board Chair Dr. Devender Sandhu, Maya Goldenberg, Palma Pallante and Gary Thompson. Back row (left to right): VPL Director of Growth & Communications, Aleksandra Dowiat Vine; VPL Director of Finance & Community Spaces, Sandy Vander Werff; President of Massive Devcon Corp., Ali Ozden; Peter Kent, MP; Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Michael Tibollo; Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua; Ward 4 Councillor and VPL Board Trustee, Sandra Yeung Racco; City of Vaughan Regional Councillor Linda Jackson; Principal of Ward99 Architects, Tina Ranieri-D’Ovdio and VPL Director of Customer Experience, Lisa McDonough.