Attention electric vehicle enthusiasts! The Bathurst Clark Resource Library and Civic Centre Resource Library are now equipped with FLO charging stations. FLO offers a reliable and easy-to-use charging experience. Whether you’re engrossed in captivating library programs, fully immersed in your studies, or retrieving your held items, you can now seamlessly recharge your EV.
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
PROGRESS ON CONSTRUCTION WORK
The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Library (VMC) and Storefront Library construction fit-out phase continues with great progress. This includes installation of many internal walls and partitions. Vaughan Public Libraries’ staff continue to meet regularly with project architects and discussions regarding signage, wayfinding and graphic design are ongoing. Substantial completion continues to be targeted for mid 2020 followed by the opening of the full facility.
View from west into children’s area
View from south into Storefront Library
Inside Storefront Library.
Book return installed!
Library entrance area. Elevators and staff workroom situated behind walls.
Quiet study area overlooking lobby.
Library view west towards children’s area.
BACKGROUND
Construction of the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Library (VMC) and Storefront location is progressing well. The 9,000 sq. ft. library located on the second floor of the office building features popular design elements found in all VPL libraries. These elements will include a marketplace featuring new and popular materials, quiet and group study, bright and open children’s area, mobile furniture on castors, and newest and self-service technologies. The 400 sq. ft. Storefront library will be located below the library directly at the street level. The Storefront library will be completely self-service, feature access to new and popular materials and will be accessible to users by scanning their library card.
LIBRARY INTERIORS
MJMA architectural firm has been retained by the project partners to design the interior spaces and finishes for the library, the City’s recreational space and the YMCA. VPL staff have worked closely with the architects since 2017 to complete the interior finishes ensuring the VPL Board’s vision for both spaces was incorporated as per the Board direction. At a recent meeting of the Vaughan Public Library Board, the architects presented the interior designs for both the Community library space and the Storefront library and solicited the Board’s feedback. Suggestions supplied by the Board have been incorporated and enabled the library construction to progress.
-The 9,000 sq. ft. Vaughan Metropolitan Library design
-Interior designs for the Community library space and Storefront library
Vaughan Public Libraries’ ten locations have so much to offer, but have you ever noticed the ceiling of your local branch? From simple lighting to hanging sound baffles, each library has its own unique design elements to its ceiling. Let’s take a quick look at some of the most recently constructed/renovated locations.
Triangular baffles and circular lighting give Vellore Village Library a feeling of space and airiness.
Hanging white sound baffles and circular lights greet you as you enter Civic Centre Resource Library.
High ceilings with rectangular baffles and circular lighting at Civic Centre Resource Library give “shape” to a comfortable area to read.
The hanging lighting and playful colours add a feeling of joy in Bathurst Clark Resource Library’s LEARN IT! Lab.
A fun curve of light greets you as you enter the LEARN IT! Lab from the north entrance.
Lights and circles catch your eye as you enter the LEARN IT! Lab from the east entrance.
What have you noticed on the ceiling of your local library? From exquisite details to simple lines, be sure to “look up” while you are looking for your favourite book next time you visit the library!