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Vellore Village Library: March 6 Update

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

Construction activities continue at the site of the new library. Glazing installation is nearly completed as insulation, drywalling and taping work continues. Ceiling framing and hangers are well underway and preparation for ceiling work has started.

Activities scheduled for the next two weeks include framing of the structural soffit, ceiling hangers installation, completion of bulkhead framing, tile work and IT room set-up to power equipment.

Drywalling and taping are progressing well.

Preparation for ceiling installation.

Tiling is underway in the washroom area.

Drywalling ongoing in the children’s area.

Insulation and drywalling activities in the study room.

Electrical panels have been installed in the IT room.

Decorative roofing detail work is ongoing.

PwC Tower with new libraries really taking shape!

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Denise | Tagged building projects, building update, city of vaughan, community library, construction, foundation, frames, new, new library, PwC Tower, vaughan, vaughan metropolitan centre, Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Library, vaughan public libraries

Construction activities on the new libraries, on the first and second floors of the PwC Tower at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) site continues with the anticipated completion date targeted for Fall 2019.

View of second floor main Library space and storefront Library on main level (red rectangular boxes surrounding the space) from south elevation.

New library on Villa Royale Avenue officially named

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

The Vaughan Public Library Board is proud to announce that the official name of the 8,300-sq. ft. library connected to the Vellore Village Community Centre will be the Vellore Village Library!

Construction steadily continues. Ninety-five percent of the curtain wall glazing has been installed. Remaining glazing and sealing is expected to be fully completed in the next two weeks. The structural exterior stud work has also been completed.

Aerial view of the new library overlooking the skate park.

The south view from cantilevered balcony. Soffit framing continues.

Libraries in the new PwC Tower progressing nicely

Posted on February 13, 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

Construction activities of the new libraries, on the first and second floors of the PwC Tower at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) site, are in full swing. Great progress can be seen from the future VMC downtown core including the subway station and while travelling along local arteries.

View of the PwC Tower from the southeast.

View from in front of the VMC subway station facing north.

VPL staff visit Vaughan Metropolitan Centre library construction site

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

Vaughan Public Libraries staff and project partners were invited to visit the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) site and witnessed first hand the steady progress of the new libraries on the first and second floors of the PwC Tower.

Vaughan Public Libraries staff and City of Vaughan Recreation staff on the second floor near the future York Region Transit hub.

View from the northwest of the second story library

Northwest view of the second-floor library.

View of the library from the east side near future transit terminal.

Inside the library’s main entrance.

The view into the children’s area.

View from Walmart’s parking lot. Tarped area represents children’s area on the west side of the building.

View from the north. KPMG building in the background.

The new year brings progress with library construction at Vellore Village Community Centre

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Denise | Tagged building projects, building update, city of vaughan, community library, construction, new, new library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries, Vellore Village Library, Vellore Village South Library

Construction activities continue to move forward at the Vellore Village Community Centre’s new library.

Winter protection has been installed allowing interior work to continue during the winter months. Metal supports, steel stud framing and curtain work is ongoing in preparation for glazing installation. HVAC and work on mechanical units has been completed. Work on electrical rough-ins above ground continues.

Steel stud framing for glazing installation in progess. View from Villa Royale Avenue.

View from parking lot into the Reading Lounge area

Steel stud framing for glazing installation in progess. View from Vellore Village Community Centre’s parking lot into the library’s Reading Lounge Area.

Workroom windows ready for glazing installation.

Entrance area into the new library.

Duct work above the Marketplace area complete

Complete duct work above the Marketplace area.

Preparation for ceiling installation has commenced.

Civic Centre Resource Library’s latest window covering

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Denise | Tagged branding, building update, city of vaughan, Civic Centre Resource Library, new, resource library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries, windows

As you enter the Civic Centre Resource Library, you will now be greeted by a fantastic image at the front entrance of the library.

The photo was taken at the Grand Opening Celebration in September 2016 during a storytime led by staff member, Lonnie Freedman.

Front window at Civic Centre Resource Library

An over 10 feet tall by 14 feet wide, opaque vinyl image adorns the entrance at Civic Centre Resource Library.

Pierre Berton Resource Library’s MAKE IT! has a new look

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Denise | Tagged branding, city of vaughan, new, Pierre Berton Resource Library, resource library, vaughan public libraries, welcoming atmosphere

A new accent wall and branded whiteboards now showcase Pierre Berton Resource Library’s MAKE IT! space.

The back wall of MAKE IT! has been painted a navy blue. Vinyl words such as Die Cutter, Robotics and Coding are scattered throughout with #BeAmaker, lettering 4 ft. wide by 1.5 ft. tall, highlighted on the central part of the wall.

Five mobile whiteboards have also been covered with high gloss vinyl on one side to define the area where makers of all levels go to create. Each brilliantly-coloured, 6 ft. wide by 3.5 ft. height board shows various activities happening in the space: green screen, electronics, virtual reality and 3D printing. You must check it out!

MAKE IT!’s new back wall.

Colourful mobile whiteboards define MAKE IT!

New soft seating for our libraries!

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Denise | Tagged Ansley Grove Library, community library, Dufferin Clark Library, new, new furniture, vaughan, vaughan public libraries, welcoming atmosphere, Woodbridge Library

New chairs have been delivered to Ansley Grove, Dufferin Clark and Woodbridge Libraries, giving a cozier and bright new look for you to enjoy. Be sure to visit us today!

Woodbridge Library has comfortable new chairs in various spots throughout the library. Pick your favourite!

Bring a few friends and grab a seat at Ansley Grove Library.

Envision yourself, with a book, in the comfort of one of these new chairs at Dufferin Clark Library.

Vellore Village South Library: December 18 Update

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Denise | Tagged building projects, building update, city of vaughan, community library, construction, new, new library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries, Vellore Village Library

Construction activities are ongoing at the Vellore Village Community Centre’s new library. Roof work and curtain wall framing are anticipated to be completed in the next two weeks, followed by curtain wall installation.

Winter protection installation on the library deck is anticipated to be installed in the coming weeks. This will ensure work activities scheduled for the interior of the building can proceed and will be protected from various weather elements.

The new vestibule area and entrance into the library.

Blueskin installation completed on the north side of the library.

View from the north into the library.

The HVAC unit ready to be installed.