The Carrville Library will undergo many stages before its expected completion in 2024. So far, one of the first stages we’ve seen is the design process and site plans laid out by Perkins+Will Architects. Early conceptual renderings, final designs, and material selections that comply with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA) are sought, especially in public spaces like community centres, public libraries and district parks.

The Carrville Library has received the Rick Hansen Foundation Pre-Construction Approved Gold Accessibility Certification for design compliance with the AODA. The Carrville Library design meets the standards as an accessible building for those living with disabilities.

Nestled within the vibrant community hub, the VMC Library brings our library services, programming, and collection to the fast-growing downtown core. This new 9,000 square foot library provides welcoming spaces for children, families, students, neighbourhood residents and transit commuters. A first for VPL, we will host culinary literacy programming in the state-of-the-art community kitchen within the same building.

VMC Express – an on-the-go convenience VPL Members will also be able to enjoy street-level access to our newest titles and popular bestsellers in the self-service storefront conveniently located on Apple Mill Road – a first of its kind in Vaughan! This 400 square foot quick stop features automated check-in and check-out for fast and simple returns and pickups.

Stop on by and see what Vaughan Public Libraries can do for you. A visit will get you thinking!

June 8, 2022, marked another historic moment for Vaughan Public Libraries! A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Carrville Community Library, Carrville Community Centre and District Park. The new multi-use community hub will combine play, learning, fitness and sports spaces.

The new library is our response to the community’s evolving needs, where lifelong learning opportunities are accessible, and citizens have access to comprehensive programming, dynamic services, and multifaceted collections. We believe that our new library will look great and enrich people, inspire opportunities, and transform the community.

Carrville Community Library will be located between Dufferin and Bathurst streets near Major Mackenzie Drive (Carrville/Block 11), and completion is expected in 2024.

Stay tuned for more updates!