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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.

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.

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.

Vellore Village Library: May 25 Update

Posted on May 25, 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 Library continues to take shape as countless construction projects are finished and new ones begin.

Main library area facing south towards the community centre.

Ceiling tile installation progressing well.

Close-up of installation of ceiling tile.

View on the library balcony.

Vellore Village Library: May 9 Update

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Denise | Tagged building projects, building update, city of vaughan, community library, construction, new, new library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries

Construction activities on the library show steady progress. The most evident is the external work on the soffit and composite panel installation. Providing a shared entrance to the complex, the new vestibule is under construction. Interior work shows progress on bulkhead work as well as painting.

Activities scheduled for the next two weeks include west elevation panels installation, HVAC works, decorative suspended ceiling work, electrical wiring, spray foam in the new vestibule area, and miscellaneous drywall works.

Soffit and metal panel installation.

Work on new vestibule to the complex in progress.

Ceiling installation has commenced.

Close-up of ceiling tile installation.

Washroom accessories installed.

Installation of internal doors.

Painted walls in study area.

Vellore Village Library: April 18 Update

Posted on April 19, 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 is moving steadily on the construction of Vellore Village Library. It’s easier to envision what this 8,300 square foot, hour-glass shaped library will look like when it’s finished, inside and out!

External view of library from Villa Royale,

Main library area facing south towards the community centre.

Main library area facing Villa Royale Avenue.

New vestibule for community centre and library

Construction of a new vestibule to the community centre and library.

Ongoing steel structure framing.

Lights have been installed in the staff workroom.

Windowsills in staff workroom installed and painting activities ongoing.

Staff kitchen cabinetry installed.

Bulkhead work completed.

Lights installation in the staff area is ongoing.

Painting of interior walls ongoing.

Drywalling and taping work continue in the quiet study area.

Wiring of balcony completed and ready for railing installation.

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.