Things are progressing at Kleinburg Library. The second floor duct work is being finished, the east side windows have been installed, and the retainer wall for the new basement entrance has also been completed.
The second floor duct work is being completed.
Access walkway from front of library to rear basement entrance.
East side windows have been installed.
Retainer wall is being completed for the new basement entrance.
Things are moving along at Kleinburg Library. Here’s a quick photo update of what’s happening.
First floor remodel of the staff work room.
Excavation for the new reading garden.
A look from the lower level towards the future entrance.
New windows with new trim colour.
Overhang for new bottom level entrance.
The renovation project at Kleinburg Library is experiencing some delays and the library is now expected to re-open on Monday, December 8 at 1 p.m.
The book drop will continue to be closed during this time. You may return your library materials to any branch of Vaughan Public Libraries or renew them online.
You can also deactivate your holds online or pick them up at Pierre Berton Resource Library. If you require assistance deactivating your holds, please contact the Service Desk. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Renovations continue at Kleinburg Library.The overhang framing for the main entrance and the east entrance is in progress. The stairwell to the basement has been demolished in preparation for sealing off the entrance way. The floor and roof reinforcement throughout the library has been completed.
The main entrance overhang framing is in progress.
The east entrance overhang framing is in progress.
The stairwell to the basement has been demolished.
The floor and roof reinforcement has been completed.
Pierre Berton Resource Library’s new Teen Lounge is almost ready to open! The seats and the tables have been installed, we are just waiting for some final millwork to be done. Soon, teens will be able to enjoy this great new space just for them.
Installing lounge seats in the Teen Area.
Installing cushions on the lounge seats.
Finished lounge seats.
Tables have also been installed.
Renovations at the Kleinburg Library are well under way. The library’s collections, as well as its furniture and equipment, were all moved to storage and the builders are on site. As of this week, the covered concrete steps to the lower level at the front of the library have been removed. The fire and emergency stairs and the roof ladder on the north side of the building have also been removed. The ceilings have been exposed to allow access to electrical cabling and some work has been done on the floors to provide access to the plumbing. Finally, a dividing wall at the end of the basement corridor has been removed to make way for a new entrance that will provide access to the lower floor of the library from the exterior on the east side.
The library’s second floor prior to our turning it over to the construction crew.
The external stairwell leading to the basement on the west side of the building is gone.
The fire escape and basement stair covering have been removed from the north side.
The hallway in the basement now leads all the way to the back of the building.
The current view from the public service desk.
The old HVAC system being taken away.
Kleinburg Library, located at 10341 Islington Avenue North, will be closed for renovations starting Friday, August 1 to Saturday, November 8 at 1 p.m.
Renovations to the Library will be done both inside and outside of the building.
Interior Renovations:
Exterior Renovations:
Customers can deactivate their holds online or pick them up at Pierre Berton Resource Library at 4921 Rutherford Road. If you require assistance deactivating your holds, please contact the Service Desk. The book drop will also be closed during this time. You may return your library materials to any branch of Vaughan Public Libraries or renew them online at www.vaughanpl.info. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Pierre Berton Resource Library’s new Teen Lounge is shaping up to be a beautiful space just for teens. Take a sneak peek at the vast glass wall made up of 22 sheets of glass, and the eye-catching decal that was just installed on it last week.
Woodbridge Library’s renovation project is well underway. Here is a sneak peek at what’s happening at Woodbridge.
Old Information Desk removed
Emptied Circulation Desk
Old Circulation Desk and workroom
Computer desks waiting for a new home
Shelves in the children's area are wrapped in plastic covers
More book shelves and merchandising units wrapped in plastic covers
Customers, trustees of the Vaughan Public Library Board and staff joined us for cake and refreshments on May 6 to celebrate the reopening of Dufferin Clark Library, 1441 Clark Avenue West.
Dufferin Clark Library’s renovations included combining the old Information Desk and Circulation Desk into one Service Desks, which offers a central service point for those customers seeking information, reference service or assistance from staff. The Self Check Out station has been relocated the front of the library, making it easy for customers to check out items by themselves. A number of new merchandising furniture have been added to the front of the library to display some of the great collections Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) has, giving customers a great browsing experience and helping make it easy for them to choose their next reads.
The old reading area has been relocated to the atrium. Customers can now enjoy quiet reading in comfortable seating with ample natural lighting from the skylight. New carpet has been installed at the atrium.
Finally, the program room has been given a fresh new look. It now has beautiful double glass doors, new carpet and paint, new slat walls for displaying art as well as a new projection system.
The renovations that have been completed are in accordance with VPL’s Strategic Plan, Empower People, Inspire Opportunities, Build Communities, 2013-2015 which identifies VPL’s commitment to enhancing library space, creating welcoming environments that become exciting and vibrant destinations that appeal to customers of all ages.
(From L to R): Mr. Kim (husband of artist Clara Kyeong mi Kim); Miranda Yu (Library Coordinator, Dufferin Clark Library); Lorraine De Boer (VPL Board Trustee); Clara Kyeong mi Kim (artist); Margie Singleton (CEO, VPL); Steve Kerwin (VPL Board Trustee); Terri Watman (Director, Planning & Communications, VPL)
Customers enjoying cake and refreshements
A group of seniors read at the library
Teacher and support workers from Vaughan Secondary School
Alex reading with his grandparents
Library Coordinator Miranda helping a customer at the Self Check Out station
Branch Assistant (Youth Services) Maria helping a customer at the new Service Desk
New Service Desk
New Self Check Out station
Self Check Out station from behind the desk
New merchandising furniture at the front of the library
New reading area in the atrium
Program room's new double glass doors
Renovated program room