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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.

City of Vaughan Mayor and Members of Council with the Vaughan Public Library Board.

STEAM activities enjoyed by all.

Music entertainment by Sonshine & Broccoli.

For more highlights from the day, visit VPL’s Facebook page or view our video on YouTube.

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.

September 22, 2018: Grand Opening Celebration of Vellore Village Library!

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Denise | Tagged building projects, city of vaughan, community library, Grand Opening Celebration, new, new library, open to the public, vaughan, vaughan public libraries

Join us on Saturday, September 22 for Vaughan Public Libraries’ (VPL) Grand Opening Celebration of its tenth location, the Vellore Village Library at 1 Villa Royale Avenue, attached to the Vellore Village Community Centre. The official ceremony and ribbon cutting begins at 9:30 a.m.

A fun-filled day is planned with family entertainment, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., including singing duo Sonshine & Broccoli, Magic by X.Ray family storytime, STEAM activities, refreshments, and a visit with Scaredy Squirrel. Click here for a schedule of events.

Special thanks goes to our Grand Opening Celebration sponsor, COBS Bread.

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.

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.

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.

Bathurst Clark Resource Library ready for renovations

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Denise | Tagged bathurst clark resource library, renovations, Thornhill, vaughan, vaughan public libraries

Bathurst Clark Resource Library (BCRL) has been closed since Friday, June 29. In one short week, thanks to the BCRL staff and the moving company, important items were stored, furniture was taken apart, books were packed away and shelving was dismantled. A (mostly) empty building is now ready for the contractors, Massive Devon, to begin their work.

Furniture ready for the movers.

The view inside Bathurst Clark Resource Library facing north.

Empty shelving ready to be taken apart.

Facing southeast – the shelves and furniture are now removed.

Library cleared of materials. Facing south.

Facing south – the library has been cleared of all materials and resources.

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.