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Update on Bathurst Clark Resource Library Renovations: October 11

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Denise | Tagged bathurst clark resource library, building projects, building update, city of vaughan, decor, new, new furniture, open to the public, renovations, resource library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries, welcoming atmosphere

New carpet, wall colours, furniture and more can now be found at Bathurst Clark Resource Library. Stay tuned; we will announce a reopening date soon.

North end of the main hall, looking east, showing new study tables and carpeting.

North end of the main hall, looking north, showing new study tables and carpeting.

North end of the main hall, looking west, showing new study tables, new paint colours, and carpeting.

New magazine lounging area, looking south.

Relocated computer area, looking south.

View of south end of the main hall, showing expanded study area.

Self checkout stations.

New meeting room with whiteboard.

The new stalls in the women’s washroom.

View of the new children’s area, still under construction, from the main lobby looking west

Update on Bathurst Clark Resource Library Renovations

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Denise | Tagged bathurst clark resource library, building projects, city of vaughan, community library, renovations, resource library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries

The Library continues to progress with its renovations.

From the Children’s Area looking out to main hall.

Family Reading Corner.

Children’s Pass Through.

External Book Drop.

Floor prep.

Carpet laying begins.

New hoarding going up.

Prepping the teen area floor.

A glimpse of the new tile work in lobby.

New lobby bench.

New lobby laptop bar.

Slatwall is back up in lobby.

Bathurst Clark Resource Library has colour on the walls!

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Denise | Tagged bathurst clark resource library, building projects, city of vaughan, renovations, resource library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries

Renovations continue with a splash of colour now added to the interior of Bathurst Clark Resource Library.

The new, beautiful hue of the east wall.

Teen Area facing north-west

West wall of Bathurst Clark Resource Library

West wall facing accessible washroom.

Renovations continue at Bathurst Clark Resource Library

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Denise | Tagged bathurst clark resource library, building projects, building update, city of vaughan, construction, resource library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries

Work is steadily progressing at Bathurst Clark Resource Library.

Entrance to main library from children’s area.

Hallway with accessible washroom.

Tiles in the women’s washroom.

Library staff workroom.

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.

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.

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 window coverings at Civic Centre Resource Library

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Denise | Tagged city of vaughan, Civic Centre Resource Library, new, resource library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries

Check out the windows on the east side of the Civic Centre Resource Library! Eight windows have been covered with images, approximately 10 feet tall by 5 feet wide, depicting the many individuals who use the library and its resources.

Made of micro perforated vinyl, the window coverings allow for one-way vision from the inside. All images also have a silver filter to blend with the building and enhance the modern appearance.