Watch out for more details as we approach the openings of these two new libraries!
External signage for Civic Centre Resource Library coming in 2020! Through a competitive bidding process, Vaughan Public Libraries has engaged Steel Art Signs to install external signage and a fourteen foot high pylon with electronic message centre in front of Civic Centre Resource Library on Major Mackenzie Drive.
Fourteen f00t high pylon with electronic message centre in front of Civic Centre Resource Library on Major Mackenzie Drive.
Halo-illuminated 36″ reverse channel letters to easily see the Library from a distance.
Preview of Library signage placement.
Through a competitive bidding process, Vaughan Public Libraries has engaged Steel Art Signs to design external and internal signage for Civic Centre Resource Library. Internal signage installation has been completed and external signage is anticipated to be completed in 2020.
Library entrance signage.
Window graphics signage at entrance to direct customers to Library Return slot at side of building.
CREATE IT! and Teens space on first floor.
CREATE IT! space Recording Studio door.
Frosted vinyl signage on eight study rooms.
Washrooms signage.
Wayfinding signage for washrooms.
Hanging sign for Outdoor Patio on second floor.
Library Administration signage second floor.
BACKGROUND
Construction of the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) and Storefront Library is progressing well. Check out sneak peak of the interior design work that the architectural firm, MJMA, will soon begin in the library spaces.
VMC and Storefront Library Floor Plan
Storefront Library Precedent
Storefront Library Precedent
Storefront Library Precedent
Storefront Library- Concept Diagram
Storefront Library Perspective
Storefront Library- Interior Views
VMC Library – Second Floor – Plan
VMC Library Front Desk
VMC Library Colored Fins Sequence
VMC Second Floor and Storefront Library Concept Elevation/Section
VMC Library -Children Area Floor Plan
VMC Library- Children Area
While some furniture at VMC and Storefront Library will be replicated with ones from existing libraries, other furniture like the lounge seating will be selected with your feedback. Arrangements have been made to make sample of these chairs available for you from November 18 to December 13 at Civic Centre Resource Library. We hope you will try out the chairs and share your input with us!
Have you seen the new furniture at Pierre Berton Resource Library? Stop by and enjoy the comfortable and cozy new seating all around the library!
PROGRESS OF CONSTRUCTION WORKBACKGROUND
Construction continues at Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and Storefront Library. Staff had an opportunity to visit the site and observe progress made to date. Plumbing, electrical and mechanical activities are all underway. Landscaping work around the building has been completed and construction fit-out phase continues. The anticipated substantial completion is targeted for Summer 2020, with the opening of the facility to follow about a month later.
North-west view of PwC tower
Main entrance to the tower located steps away from the bus terminal.
East-west promenade shared space between project partners.
View into the community kitchen space to be operated by VPL.
View into the second story library from what will be the entrance to the Library.
Gold band along the south façade of the Library’s Marketplace area.
West view from the Marketplace into the Children’s area.
View into staff workroom
View into quite study space
Exciting news for Vaughan citizens about the New Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital Library. Renderings and floor plan of the beautiful new 4000 sq ft library coming to your neighbourhood are now available for your viewing!
View from Children’s Area facing east towards main entrance lobby
South view from main corridor towards library
Main entrance of library facing south towards Major Mackenzie Dr.
Reading Lounge facing north towards main corridor
Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital Library Floor Plan
Vellore Village Library Exterior
Vellore Village Library beautiful interior architect
Vellore Village Library outdoor sitting patio
Reading spaces filled with abundant natural light with various seating options
Commitment to build an exceptional and lively city and providing exciting spaces for the future are just a few notable features of the recipients of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Federal Gas Tax Fund distinguished award. AMO award is presented annually to municipal governments that showcase excellence in the use of the Federal Gas Tax Fund. Tim Simmonds, Vaughan’s Interim City Manager, received the award at the annual AMO Conference in Ottawa on August 20 for Vaughan Public Libraries’ Civic Centre Resource Library (CCRL).
CCRL, an award-winning and LEED Silver Certified library, successfully “offers programs and resources in a modern public space, all while using less energy than traditional building models” Jamie McGarvey, AMO President. CCRL encompasses energy-efficient features including LED and motion sensor lighting, efficient mechanical and electrical systems, high-performance insulation and windows, drought tolerant landscaping, low-flow plumbing, roofing that reduces heat loss, refillable water stations, three-stream recycling services, low volatile organic compound sealants, adhesives, paints, and coatings and more! It is indeed an accomplishment when one infrastructure can make a difference in our community by addressing local needs, creating economic growth and achieving environmental outcomes.
We invite you to stop by CCRL to see this exceptional project that has redefined traditional expectations of libraries all while enjoying the variety of programs and resources we offer.
Early in 2017, Mackenzie Health (MH) and Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) began an innovative collaboration of a proposed shared facility rooted in a shared vision of library space and services at the new Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital (MVH).
This shared vision was to:
Guided by this vision and design work, the project with our partners began. The project is well underway with an anticipated opening of the new 4000 sq ft. Hospital Library in December 2020.
Margie Singleton (CEO) and Aleksandra Dowiat-Vine (Director of Growth & Communications) visit Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital Library, which will be located at the main entrance of Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital on Major Mackenzie Road
Future Service Desk area
Library view from Hospital Lobby on main level
View into library marketplace and sitting area from library’s main entrance
View inside library’s stacks area