Vaughan Public Libraries is delighted to announce that VMC Express is close to opening! Millwork, electrical work, equipment installation and library software are now complete.
The Vaughan Public Library Board plaque was installed in time for the recent Board meeting on November 17. The Board members and Trustees recently had the opportunity to tour VMC Library and VMC Express.
Stay tuned for the VMC Express grand opening!
VMC Library has progressed tremendously and already looks outstanding. VPL is excited about all the work that’s been done and looks forward to revealing the final project to the community.
Most millwork has now been installed along with the required electrical connections. Several shelves have been installed and library equipment will be installed shortly.
Installation of signage is also underway, external signage at the main entrance points has now been installed and internal signage installation is expected to be completed soon.
The newest addition to VMC’s sensory list of items has now also arrived. The Hip Hop Activity Box is designed to enhance the sensory experience for children by encouraging movement, creativity, composition, and listening through meaningful activities.
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!
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.
Stay tuned for news about our official opening celebration!
Work on outstanding substantial completion at VMC Library and VMC Express items continues. Equipment installation, including the library’s mini sorter, laptop dispensing kiosk and Library’s Express Checkout Stations, have been completed. Service desk installation has taken place, and finishing touches are ongoing. Millwork installation in the VMC Express space is still pending.
We continue to see significant progress on VMC Library and VMC Express. Most recent work includes millwork installation throughout the sites, library service desk and slatwalls, installation of all interior signage and completion of outstanding railing work.
We continue to see progress at VMC Library and VMC Express. In late December, the project reached a significant milestone by achieving conditional occupancy of the space. Library millwork, including VMC Express custom shelving, customer service desk, slatwall and benching, is currently in production.
We continue to see progress at VMC Library and VMC Express. Support structure for VMC Express millwork is currently being installed, while millwork for VMC will commence next month. We’ve received the remaining furniture; staff work furniture, manager’s office set and study tables are now in place. Library collections and equipment are scheduled to be received in early February.
VMC and VMC Express are experiencing significant progress this month. The curtain wall glass installation in both library spaces is now complete; this includes full installation of the library’s entrance sliding doors, glass walls and all remaining glass doors. Fabrication of the library’s service desk is now also complete, and the installation is expected to take place in the next couple of weeks. Millwork of the VMC Express is currently in fabrication, and the support structure should be complete shortly.
We continue to see progress on both VMC Library and VMC Express. Slatwall, glazing and painting are amongst the many things that have happened in the last several weeks. Check out the images below to catch a glimpse at some of the progress.
