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The New Children’s Area and LEARN IT! Lab at Bathurst Clark Resource Library to Open Soon!

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Denise | Tagged bathurst clark resource library, building projects, building update, city of vaughan, decor, Learn It Lab, new, new furniture, renovations, resource library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries, welcoming atmosphere, windows

The air at Bathurst Clark Resource Library is buzzing with excitement as VPL prepares the new Children’s Area and LEARN IT! Lab to open to the public.

Renovations began last summer, completing Phase One which included the painting and replacing all the carpet in the main public library space; additional comfy new chairs and study tables enlarging study space and increasing seating; the renovation of the main washrooms; and the creation of a program/meeting room and two exterior book return slots in front of the library.

Phase Two included the new Children’s Area, a space created specifically for children and their families where they will be able to enjoy hands-on literacy-rich experiences. The area also includes the LEARN IT! Lab, VPL’s digital creation and digital literacy space for kids. The project overall has increased space for public use by 3,000 square feet.

Design features of Phase Two:
• Programs and materials for children, including storytimes, book clubs and technology training
• Family reading area
• An abundance of technology including iPads on two technology bars, Early Literacy computers, Chromebooks, 3D printer, Cricut® (smart-tech cutting machine), and more
• Powered, circular children’s homework tables
• Comfortable, moveable seating and vibrant colours throughout this flexible usage of space
• New, large windows providing an abundance of natural light
• Decorative, Varia Ecoresin panels and a circular, Corian chrome-coloured pass-through add to the playful and welcoming atmosphere
• Children’s height self-checkout station
• Artistic, modern-style lighting
• Plenty of connectivity for charging devices

Phase Two also included the addition in the main library of a laptop kiosk and a universal washroom to accommodate a wheeled mobility device.

Decorative resin panels at north entrance of Children's Area.

Decorative panels at north entrance of Children’s Area.

Circular pass-through.

Future Learn It! display and storage.

New furniture to be placed.

Circular ceiling lighting.

Facing east.

Early Literacy computers are set up.

Facing northwest.

Books are being shelved.

Storage space and a future spot for more computers.

The east entrance to the Children’s Area.

January 20, 2019: Celebration at Bathurst Clark Resource Library

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Denise | Tagged bathurst clark resource library, building projects, city of vaughan, construction, Learn It Lab, maker, new, new Children's Area, open to the public, renovations, resource library, technology, vaughan, vaughan public libraries

Join us on January 20 as Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) celebrates Bathurst Clark Resource Library’s 25th anniversary and the grand opening of the Library’s new Children’s Area and Learn It! Lab. The official welcome will take place from 10:30 to 11 a.m., followed by the opening of the new spaces.

The day will be filled with exciting activities for all ages including a special Family Storytime with Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, magic by X.Ray, puppet show by Applefun Puppetry, pop-up storytimes, book arts workshops and STEAM activities! Visit our website to see the schedule of the day.

Learn It! Lab and Children’s Area Renovations at Bathurst Clark Resource Library

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Denise | Tagged bathurst clark resource library, building projects, building update, city of vaughan, new, renovations, resource library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries, windows

Renovations of the Children’s Area and Learn It! Lab at Bathurst Clark Resource Library are progressing very well. You can now envision how fabulous the space will be once it’s completed!

The Learn It! Lab Storytime Area.

New windows in the Learn It! Storytime Area.

New windows in the Learn It! Lab Storytime Area.

View from the Main Hall.

The Children’s Pass Through and Merchandising Area.

Display stations.

The Family Lounge Area.

The southwest wall of the Learn It! Lab.

Bench seating installed.

Big, beautiful windows will allow natural light to flow through the space.

The east wall of the Learn It! Lab.

Close-up of the shelving where Learn It! equipment will be showcased.

Close-up of the shelving where the Learn It! Lab equipment will be showcased.

Future entrance into the library.

Ceiling detail of the Learn It! Lab.

Construction continues on the libraries at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre

Posted on December 11, 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 steadily continues on the new libraries at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC). The libraries, on the first and second floors of the PwC Tower, are anticipated completion date is targeted for late Fall 2019.

The foyer of the PwC Tower.

The first floor library.

The Children’s Area of the second floor library.

View from the upper floor.

More delightful window films showcased at Vaughan Public Libraries’ locations.

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Denise | Tagged building projects, city of vaughan, decor, Dufferin Clark Library, new, Pierre Berton Resource Library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries

It’s a vision of people and books, not just in the libraries of VPL, but now outside the library–increasing visibility of Pierre Berton Resource Library in a warm, friendly manner from Rutherford Road and showcasing Dufferin Clark Library’s entrance in the community centre.

Carefully placing the colourful film on Pierre Berton Resource Library’s windows.

Pierre Berton Resource Library’s new window collage.

Hall view of Dufferin Clark window display

Customer photos are used on the sides of the new Dufferin Clark Library window display.

Front view of Dufferin Clark Library window display

Visit us today to take a look for yourself!

Colourful, new window coverings at Vellore Village Library

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Denise | Tagged building projects, building update, city of vaughan, community library, decor, new, vaughan, vaughan public libraries, Vellore Village Library, windows

Check out the windows on the west side of the Vellore Village Library! Fourteen windows have been covered with photos, approximately 4 feet tall by 4 feet wide, of actual customers at the library.

Made of micro perforated vinyl, the window coverings allow for one-way vision from the inside. Designed with the community in mind, all images depict various resources that are available at Vellore Village Library.

Bathurst Clark Resource Library is now open!

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Denise | Tagged bathurst clark resource library, building projects, building update, city of vaughan, construction, decor, open to the public, renovations, resource library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries, welcoming atmosphere

After being closed for renovations, VPL is excited to announce Bathurst Clark Resource Library is now re-open to the public.

With new paint and carpeting throughout, you will notice more comfy seating, expanded and flexible study spaces including upgraded and refurbished study tables with electrical outlets, meeting/study rooms with white boards, renovated washrooms and two convenient book return slots on the exterior wall of the Library! According to one customer, the renovations make the space feel “lighter and brighter”. Be sure to check it out yourself!

Entrance to Bathurst Clark Resource Library with new seating on both sides.

New bar seating by the vending machines and main entrance.

New, comfy seating, paint and carpeting throughout the library.

Expanded study areas.

More study tables with electrical outlets.

Friendly VPL staff to answer your questions.

Bright, renovated washrooms.

Convenient book return slots by the library entrance.

Close-up of exterior book return slots.

The temporary children’s area as construction continues on the new space including the Learn It! lab.

Construction still continues on the Children's area and Learn It! lab

Construction continues on the Children’s area and Learn It! lab.

*Please note the Children’s area is temporarily smaller until the new Children’s area and Learn It! Lab are completed, which is expected to open in December. Until then, all children’s programming will be held at Dufferin Clark Library.

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

The red ribbon has been cut; Vellore Village Library is officially open!

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Denise | Tagged city of vaughan, community library, new library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries, Vellore Village Library, welcoming atmosphere

It was a beautiful, sunny day to officially open the Vellore Village Library on September 22. Thanks to all of those who joined in the celebration!

Vaughan Public Library Board Chair, Devender Sandhu, engaging the crowd.

The official ribbon cutting ceremony (left to right): Aleksandra Dowiat Vine, VPL Director of Growth & Communications; Andrew Gortat, Principal Architect at ZAS Architects + Interiors; Devender Sandhu, Vaughan Public Library Board Chair; Margie Singleton, VPL Chief Executive Officer; Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua; Ward 3 Councillor and VPL Board Trustee Rosanna DeFrancesca; John Appugliesi, President and CEO of Jasper Construction Company and Lisa McDonough, VPL Director of Customer Experience.