new library | Building Projects

VMC Express is officially open!

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Denise | Tagged community library, new library, VMC, VMC Express

Vaughan Public Libraries is pleased to announce the opening of VMC Express!

VMC Express is the second of the two new libraries in the heart of Vaughan’s new downtown core. The 400 square foot library is a self-service storefront conveniently located on Apple Mill Road, and its features and self-serve model make it a first of its kind in Vaughan.

Customers can enjoy street-level access to the newest titles and popular bestsellers and quickly pick up and return their items via automated check-in and check-out machines.

The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station and YRT bus terminal are a few steps away, making this an excellent access point for people on the go. It also provides convenience for local residents and complements the more extensive VMC Library on the second floor of the building.

VMC Express – an on-the-go convenience

Location

200 Apple Mill Road
Vaughan, Ontario L4K 0J8
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Hours of Operation

Monday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm

Tuesday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm

Wednesday 9:00 am to 9:00

Thursday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm

Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sunday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Public Transit

The library may be reached by the following York Region Transit routes.

Route(s) 20, 26, 77, 501, 605

Parking

Paid parking is available. For details, visit: Parking in the VMC

Carrville Library Project Update

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Denise | Tagged building projects, building update, carrville library, new library, vaughan public libraries

In several months, Carrville Library has experienced significant construction updates. Continue to follow along as we share regular construction project updates.

Carrville Library Project Update

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Denise | Tagged building projects, city of vaughan, construction, new library, vaughan public libraries

Following the groundbreaking event on June 8, the contractor has since mobilized. Excavation and construction of building foundations are now in full swing. Construction of the main building footings, foundation walls, pads and piers is ongoing. Dewatering and backfill activities are progressing as anticipated.

Continue to follow along in the coming months as we share regular construction project updates.

VMC Library & VMC Express Project Update

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Denise | Tagged building projects, building update, city of vaughan, new library, vaughan public libraries, VMC

Vaughan Public Libraries is delighted to announce that VMC Express is close to opening! Millwork, electrical work, equipment installation and library software are now complete.

The Vaughan Public Library Board plaque was installed in time for the recent Board meeting on November 17. The Board members and Trustees recently had the opportunity to tour VMC Library and VMC Express.

Stay tuned for the VMC Express grand opening!

Additional signage installed at lower landing.

VMC is Now Open!

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Denise | Tagged building update, city of vaughan, new library, vaughan public libraries, VMC

Welcome to VPL’s newest library location!

Nestled within the vibrant community hub, the VMC Library brings our library services, programming, and collection to the fast-growing downtown core. This new 9,000 square foot library provides welcoming spaces for children, families, students, neighbourhood residents and transit commuters. A first for VPL, we will host culinary literacy programming in the state-of-the-art community kitchen within the same building.

Stay tuned for news about our official opening celebration!

VMC Library & VMC Express Project Update

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Denise | Tagged new library, VMC

Work on outstanding substantial completion at VMC Library and VMC Express items continues. Equipment installation, including the library’s mini sorter, laptop dispensing kiosk and Library’s Express Checkout Stations, have been completed. Service desk installation has taken place, and finishing touches are ongoing. Millwork installation in the VMC Express space is still pending.

VMC Library & VMC Express Project Update

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Denise | Tagged new library, VMC

We continue to see significant progress on VMC Library and VMC Express. Most recent work includes millwork installation throughout the sites, library service desk and slatwalls, installation of all interior signage and completion of outstanding railing work.

VMC Express awaiting millwork installation.

Project Update – VMC Library & VMC Express

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Denise | Tagged new library, VMC

We continue to see progress at VMC Library and VMC Express. Support structure for VMC Express millwork is currently being installed, while millwork for VMC will commence next month. We’ve received the remaining furniture; staff work furniture, manager’s office set and study tables are now in place. Library collections and equipment are scheduled to be received in early February.

Carville-Block 11 Library is in the Works

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Denise | Tagged block 11, building projects, building update, carrville library, city of vaughan, community library, construction, new library, open to the public

A new library, community centre, and district park is coming to you, located between Dufferin and Bathurst streets near Major Mackenzie Drive (Carvville/Block 11). A multi-use community hub that will combine spaces for play, learning, fitness and sports.

BACKGROUND

The 2013 Active Together Master Plan (ATMP), an integrated long-term strategy that guides planning for parks, recreation, culture and library facilities, suggested a new neighbourhood size library for Block 11 residents. The 2018 Update to ATPM suggested that the new library be collocated within a new community centre and district park.

PROCESS

Perkins+Will Architects were hired in 2017 as the Functional Program Consultants for the Carrville Community Centre, Library and District Park project. The functional programming phase work to ensure that Vaughan Public Libraries’ and City of Vaughan’s requirements for the new facilities are integrated into the early design concepts and that the physical site and environmental conditions could support such requirements.

Perkins+Will Architects have been retained as the Detail Design Consultants for the Carrville Community Centre, Library and District Park project and have begun detailed design work for this new facility.

Site Plan

Exterior Perspective

Library + East Entry Porch

Library Design Drivers

Pool, Pool viewing and South Entry

Inclusive Spaces for All- Rick Hansen Foundation Certification (GOLD)

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Denise | Tagged building projects, building update, city of vaughan, Civic Centre Resource Library, community library, construction, new library, open to the public

Attention to Accessibility has always been at the heart of what we do. We are proud to share that Civic Centre Resource and Pleasant Ridge Library have received GOLD CERTIFICATION from the Rick Hansen Foundation in recognition for accessible design and facilities.

“Vaughan Public Libraries is happy to be a contributor to the City of Vaughan’s mission to creating fully accessible communities”, said Rose Savage, Chair of the Vaughan Public Library Board. “Our library branches are a place for those of all abilities, languages, ages and skill levels. We take pride in providing inclusive resources for everyone to enjoy when they enter a Vaughan library – whether it is for learning, reading or participating in our many programs”

We are pleased to receive the following message from Brad McCannell, VP, Access and Inclusion, Rich Hansen Foundation: “Congratulations to the City of Vaughan and Vaughan Public Libraries on achieving RHF Accessibility Certified Gold for three locations. Their leadership shows other municipalities across the country the advantages of developing inclusive spaces where people of all abilities can fully participate where we live, work, learn and play.”