Construction steadily continues on the new libraries at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC). The libraries, on the first and second floors of the PwC Tower, are anticipated completion date is targeted for late Fall 2019.
The foyer of the PwC Tower.
The first floor library.
The Children’s Area of the second floor library.
View from the upper floor.
It’s a vision of people and books, not just in the libraries of VPL, but now outside the library–increasing visibility of Pierre Berton Resource Library in a warm, friendly manner from Rutherford Road and showcasing Dufferin Clark Library’s entrance in the community centre.
Carefully placing the colourful film on Pierre Berton Resource Library’s windows.
Pierre Berton Resource Library’s new window collage.
Customer photos are used on the sides of the new Dufferin Clark Library window display.
Visit us today to take a look for yourself!
Check out the windows on the west side of the Vellore Village Library! Fourteen windows have been covered with photos, approximately 4 feet tall by 4 feet wide, of actual customers at the library.
Made of micro perforated vinyl, the window coverings allow for one-way vision from the inside. Designed with the community in mind, all images depict various resources that are available at Vellore Village Library.
After being closed for renovations, VPL is excited to announce Bathurst Clark Resource Library is now re-open to the public.
With new paint and carpeting throughout, you will notice more comfy seating, expanded and flexible study spaces including upgraded and refurbished study tables with electrical outlets, meeting/study rooms with white boards, renovated washrooms and two convenient book return slots on the exterior wall of the Library! According to one customer, the renovations make the space feel “lighter and brighter”. Be sure to check it out yourself!
Entrance to Bathurst Clark Resource Library with new seating on both sides.
New bar seating by the vending machines and main entrance.
New, comfy seating, paint and carpeting throughout the library.
Expanded study areas.
More study tables with electrical outlets.
Friendly VPL staff to answer your questions.
Bright, renovated washrooms.
Convenient book return slots by the library entrance.
Close-up of exterior book return slots.
The temporary children’s area as construction continues on the new space including the Learn It! lab.
Construction continues on the Children’s area and Learn It! lab.
*Please note the Children’s area is temporarily smaller until the new Children’s area and Learn It! Lab are completed, which is expected to open in December. Until then, all children’s programming will be held at Dufferin Clark Library.
New carpet, wall colours, furniture and more can now be found at Bathurst Clark Resource Library. Stay tuned; we will announce a reopening date soon.
North end of the main hall, looking east, showing new study tables and carpeting.
North end of the main hall, looking north, showing new study tables and carpeting.
North end of the main hall, looking west, showing new study tables, new paint colours, and carpeting.
New magazine lounging area, looking south.
Relocated computer area, looking south.
View of south end of the main hall, showing expanded study area.
Self checkout stations.
New meeting room with whiteboard.
The new stalls in the women’s washroom.
View of the new children’s area, still under construction, from the main lobby looking west
It was a beautiful, sunny day to officially open the Vellore Village Library on September 22. Thanks to all of those who joined in the celebration!
Vaughan Public Library Board Chair, Devender Sandhu, engaging the crowd.
The official ribbon cutting ceremony (left to right): Aleksandra Dowiat Vine, VPL Director of Growth & Communications; Andrew Gortat, Principal Architect at ZAS Architects + Interiors; Devender Sandhu, Vaughan Public Library Board Chair; Margie Singleton, VPL Chief Executive Officer; Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua; Ward 3 Councillor and VPL Board Trustee Rosanna DeFrancesca; John Appugliesi, President and CEO of Jasper Construction Company and Lisa McDonough, VPL Director of Customer Experience.
City of Vaughan Mayor and Members of Council with the Vaughan Public Library Board.
STEAM activities enjoyed by all.
Music entertainment by Sonshine & Broccoli.
For more highlights from the day, visit VPL’s Facebook page or view our video on YouTube.
The Library continues to progress with its renovations.
From the Children’s Area looking out to main hall.
Family Reading Corner.
Children’s Pass Through.
External Book Drop.
Floor prep.
Carpet laying begins.
New hoarding going up.
Prepping the teen area floor.
A glimpse of the new tile work in lobby.
New lobby bench.
New lobby laptop bar.
Slatwall is back up in lobby.
Renovations continue with a splash of colour now added to the interior of Bathurst Clark Resource Library.
The new, beautiful hue of the east wall.
Teen Area facing north-west
West wall facing accessible washroom.
Join us on Saturday, September 22 for Vaughan Public Libraries’ (VPL) Grand Opening Celebration of its tenth location, the Vellore Village Library at 1 Villa Royale Avenue, attached to the Vellore Village Community Centre. The official ceremony and ribbon cutting begins at 9:30 a.m.
A fun-filled day is planned with family entertainment, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., including singing duo Sonshine & Broccoli, Magic by X.Ray family storytime, STEAM activities, refreshments, and a visit with Scaredy Squirrel. Click here for a schedule of events.
Special thanks goes to our Grand Opening Celebration sponsor, COBS Bread.
Work is steadily progressing at Bathurst Clark Resource Library.
Entrance to main library from children’s area.
Hallway with accessible washroom.
Tiles in the women’s washroom.
Library staff workroom.