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Vellore Village Library is now open!

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Denise | Tagged building projects, building update, city of vaughan, community library, new, new library, open to the public, vaughan public libraries, Vellore Village Library, welcoming atmosphere

Thanks to all who joined us on Saturday, August 11 as the doors of Vellore Village Library were opened to the public. Over 1,600 people visited the library throughout the day!

Opening the doors to the public and a welcome by VPL Board and staff

VPL Board and staff welcomed members of the community as they first stepped into the Vellore Village Library.

Many people looking at what Vellore Village Library has to offer.

Everyone discovering all of the wonderful books, resources and spaces Vellore Village Library has to offer.

Storytimes for the kids at Vellore Village Library

Children enjoying the first Vellore Village Library storytime.

Family reading on Vellore Village Library patio

Reading together on the patio.

From left to right: Ward 4 Councillor and VPL Board Trustee, Sandra Yeung Racco; VPL Board Trustees, Loreta Pavese and Manjit Kaur; VPL Board Vice-Chair, Rose Savage; VPL Board Chair, Devender Sandhu; Regional Councillor Gino Rosati; and two gentleman from the Vellore community. In front: One of our young community members excited for the library to open.

VPL Board Trustee and Vice-Chair, Rose Savage and VPL Board Trustee, Palma Pallante.

VPL Board Trustee and Vice-Chair, Rose Savage with VPL Board Trustee, Palma Pallante.

For more photos from Saturday, August 11, please visit our Facebook album titled Vellore Village Library Opening – August 11.

Renovations have begun at Bathurst Clark Resource Library

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Denise | Tagged bathurst clark resource library, building projects, city of vaughan, renovations, resource library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries

Contractor, Massive Devon has begun renovation work at Bathurst Clark Resource Library (BCRL).

View of the new children’s area from BCRL’s main entrance.

View of the new children’s area from BCRL’s main hall.

The children’s area, looking east.

The children’s area, looking west.

Women’s washroom being renovated.

Vellore Village Library: July 13 Update

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Denise | Tagged building projects, building update, city of vaughan, community library, new, new library, vaughan, Vellore Village Library

Deliveries of new furniture and shelving have arrived!

New furniture for Vellore Village Library.

Shelving has been delivered to library.

Shelving inside the Vellore Village Library ready for installation.

Shelving installation has begun.

Shelving installation

The shelving installation at Vellore Village Library continues…

Vellore Village Library: July 6 Update

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Denise | Tagged building projects, building update, city of vaughan, community library, construction, decor, new, new library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries, Vellore Village Library

The construction of the new library adjacent to Vellore Village Community Centre continues to steadily progress.

Entrance to Vellore Village Library.

Nature-inspired decor.

Installation of display shelving.

Bench seating installed in the children’s area.

Customer Service desk being installed.

Counter-height seating overlooking skate park

Counter-height seating overlooking the skate park.

Vellore Village Library: June 29 Update

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Denise | Tagged building projects, building update, city of vaughan, community library, construction, new, new library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries, Vellore Village Library

More internal work, lighting, slatwall installation and seating, has been completed at Vellore Village Library. The entrance for both the library and the Vellore Village Community Centre are almost finished.

New main entrance to Vellore Village Community Centre and Library

The new entrance to the Vellore Village Community Centre and Vellore Village Library.

The entrance to Vellore Village Library.

Slatwall installation in the main library.

Where automatic book return will be placed

Future spot of automatic book return.

Bench seating has been placed in the children’s area.

Light installation in main library.

Installation of counter-height study desks

Counter-height study desks installed.

The entrance to the outdoor balcony.

View of the Reading Lounge.

Work continues on the new library in the PwC Tower

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Denise | Tagged building projects, building update, city of vaughan, community library, construction, new, new library, PwC Tower, vaughan, vaughan metropolitan centre, Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Library, vaughan public libraries, VMC

Great progress of the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre library can be seen from the street as well as from inside. The second-floor library space has been completely glazed in as glazing continues on the upper floors of the building. Installation of the heating ducts inside the library is also progressing well.

View from the subway square looking northeast.

West elevation showing west side of the children’s area.

The west view inside the second-floor library.

Renovations at Bathurst Clark Resource Library to start June 29

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Denise | Tagged bathurst clark resource library, building projects, city of vaughan, resource library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries

Great things are happening at Bathurst Clark Resource Library (BCRL) as major renovations will start on June 29 with the library being closed for approximately two months, reopening in the fall.

The reno includes adding lots of comfy new chairs, study tables and a new laptop dispensing kiosk; creating a new program/meeting room and two exterior book return slots into the library; and the painting and replacing of all the carpet in the main public library space. Renovations also include the creation of a children’s space with a new storytime area and the LEARN IT! lab, a creation space offering children’s tech programs such as virtual reality, creating movies, coding all kinds of robots, building computers and many other options..

Architecture rendering of Bathurst Clark Resource Library

Architectural rendering of Bathurst Clark Resource Library. North view to children’s self-checkout.

During the closure, customers may return library materials to any VPL branch. Customers may also renew their items online. Holds identified for BCRL pick-up will automatically be transferred to Dufferin Clark Library. For your convenience, library hours at Dufferin Clark Library are being extended as of July 3 for the duration of the renovation:
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 9 am. to 5 p.m.

Customers who wish to pick up their holds elsewhere or who wish to deactivate their holds during the renovation can do so online by accessing their library account. For assistance on how to deactivate or modify your holds pick-up location, contact the Service Desk.

Vellore Village Library: June 11 Update

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Denise | Tagged building projects, building update, city of vaughan, community library, construction, new, new library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries, Vellore Village Library

Progress on the highly-anticipated Vellore Village Library is increasingly noticeable. The installation of the external aluminum composite metal panels on the east, north and west elevations is nearly completed. Substantial progress has been made on ceiling works including installation of ceiling tiles and ceiling-mounted lighting systems. Painting and carpet installation have also been completed. Millwork items, such as desk and wall applications, will be installed next.

View looking south from Villa Royale Avenue

View from Villa Royale Avenue looking south towards the library.

Aluminum cladding work completed on the west elevation. External lighting has also been installed.

View from the main library area looking north. Ceiling and carpet works are completed.

Slatwall installation inside the library has begun.

Decorative light fixture hanging in the reading lounge.

Carpet in the children’s area.

The quiet study area.

All millwork pieces are onsite awaiting installation.

Maple Library’s new, vibrant window-covering

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Denise | Tagged city of vaughan, community library, Maple Library, new, vaughan, vaughan public libraries, wall art, windows

Photos of smiling customers now decorate an interior window at Maple Library.

The large interior window between the daycare and the library consists of ten smaller panes, each 3’ x 3’. Using an opaque, adhesive-backed vinyl to cover the window, the design is comprised of the happy faces of the library’s actual customers, on the top row with a beautiful swirl of colour on the bottom row that transforms the area behind the new Service Desk into a vibrant, inviting area.

Visit the library today; perhaps you will see someone you know!