Maple Library continues to undergo renovations. Check out the images below to catch a glimpse at some of the Reading Garden renderings.
Maple Library Renovation Project
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Maple Library Renovation Project
BACKGROUND
Monteith Brown Planning Consultants were hired to conduct the Maple Library Special Area Study and re-examine the need and role of Maple Library after the opening of CCRL Civic Centre Resource Library (CCRL) opened in May, 2016. Keep reading to find out what the analysis were!
MAPLE LIBRARY SPECIAL AREA STUDY SUMMARY
The Special Area Study took into considerations many different factors affecting the use of the branch including current demographics, future projections, industry trends, library usage and community feedback. The study collected stakeholder feedback via community survey and series of library user focus groups.
Monteith Brown Planning Consultants found that despite its proximity to CCRL, Maple Library serves a special and unique purpose for the community. We heard from you how co-location to the community centre is of high priority. 66% of survey respondents also indicated no change in their use of Maple Library since the opening of CCRL. Top three things that respondents valued most about Maple Library are: location (68%), staff/service (50%), and convenience of co-location with the Maple Community Centre (48%).
Based on assessment and feedback collected, the consultant’s recommendation for Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) was to continue to operate Maple Library. The study recommended reducing the library’s current footprint of 13,000 sq. ft to a smaller size library of 7,500-8,500 sq. ft and to align the re-imagined library to VPL’s current facility service model. The study also suggested to improve library entrance, aesthetic improvements, comfort, enhanced children and study areas, as well as seamless technology and integrated accessibility features.
PROCESS
ATA Architects Inc. have been contracted to oversee planning and design for Maple Library face-lift! Check out the Maple Library renovation video and design concepts below
Floor Plan Concept
Main entrance to library
Marketplace
Children’s Area
Service Desk
Study Area – view south
Study Area – view north
Quiet Study Room
Inside Quiet Study Room
View of Reading Garden from Quiet Study Room
Reading Garden Access
Reading Garden
Maple Library’s new, vibrant window-covering
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!
VPL’s Graphic Designer, Elyse, in front of the window-covering showcasing some of Maple Library’s smiling customers.
New features at Maple Library
A new service desk and an increased browsing area can now be found at the Maple Library to better serve you!
Some of our wonderful VPL staff showing the new Service Desk at Maple Library.
The increased browsing area.
Maple Library’s new Self Checkout area.
Visit Maple Library today and check it out yourself!