Maple Library Renovation Project Update

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Construction work on the Maple Library is progressing well.  Scope of work completed in the last month includes completion of all ventilation and air ductwork as well as the completion of activities related to ceiling painting. Drywalling and taping activities are currently well underway and most recently, the fabrication of the decorative leaf motifs have started to take place in several areas of the library.

Ceiling painting has started
Drywall and taping in Quiet Study Room
Air ductwork completed
Leaf Motif installation
Leaf Motif Installation
Taping progressing in Staff Workroom

Project Update – VMC Library & VMC Express

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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.

Slatwall installation in the main lobby below Library
Glazing installation on Library’s Quiet Study Room
Glazing installed in VMC Express
Painting activities ongoing in VMC Express

Project Update – VMC Library & VMC Express

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Both the VMC Library and Library Express are progressing. To date, VPL has received a number of deliveries including library shelving, merchandising furniture, study chairs and some soft chairs. Check out the images below to catch a glimpse at some of the progress.

Workers installing transition rails in preparation of glass wall that will be installed in the library’s Marketplace
Glass installation in the manager’s office
Workroom furniture partially installed
Library shelving installed and merchandising furniture received
Quiet Study room being painted with a final coat of paint.
Study chairs have been received
Marketplace soft seating chairs have also been received
Counter height study tables partially installed. 

Maple Library Renovation Project Update

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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

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

Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library is now open!

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Introducing VPL’s newest location, the Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library!

Situated at the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, this 4,000 square foot library will serve the local community, patients, staff and caregivers. It will provide access to all of our physical and digital collections and feature programming and events for all ages. Come and enjoy a book, study in a comfortable spot or bring the kids for a storytime. You can also benefit from our health literacy resources as well as trained staff to help you with your needs.

The doors will be open starting Monday, August 16th with an official opening event on Monday, September 13th. Stay tuned for event details.

Hours of Operation:

Mon – Thurs: 9am-9pm
Fri: 9am-6pm
Sat & Sun: 9am-5pm

Maple Library Renovation Project Update

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

The western part of the library.
View from the old manager’s office towards the children’s area.
Children’s Area
Tearing down of existing columns in the center of the library.

Project Update – VMC Library & VMC Express

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The VMC Library and VMC Express are currently under construction in the Pricewaterhouse Coopers office building in the city’s new downtown area. Check out the images below to catch a glimpse at some of the progress.

Library shelving delivery arrives from Nova Scotia!
The crew are offloading
Installation of library’s sliding entrance doors has been completed
Stairwell glazing has been completed
Shelving installation begins
Magazine and merchandising furniture
Installation of shelving in the children’s area
Staff workroom and completed glazing in the manager’s office
VMC Express.  Flooring work is complete and framing in place awaiting glass installation
View from inside the VMC Express

Maple Library Renovation Project Update

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

Maple Library Renovation Project

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