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VMC Library
VMC Library

Welcome to VPL's newest library location! The VMC Library brings all that we have to offer to the fast-growing downtown core, the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre. This new 9,000 square foot library provides welcoming spaces for children, families, students, neighbourhood residents and transit commuters. Unique to this library is culinary literacy programming held in the state-of-the-art community kitchen within the same building.

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VMC Express – an on-the-go convenience

VPL Members may also enjoy street-level access to our newest titles and popular bestsellers in the self-service storefront conveniently located on Apple Mill Road – a first of its kind in Vaughan! This 400 square foot quick stop features automated check-in and check-out for fast and simple returns and pickups.


Location

200 Apple Mill Road
Vaughan, Ontario L4K 0J8
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Parking

Paid parking is available throughout the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre. When paying for parking on Buttermill Avenue, the first 20 minutes are free. For full details, please visit: Parking in the VMC

Public Transit

The library may be reached by the following York Region Transit routes.

Route(s) 020, 026, 077, 320, 605

For route schedules and more information, please visit York Region Transit 

Contact

Virtual Information Desk
Our customer support team services all of our libraries. Reach us by phone 905-653-READ (7323), text, social media or email.

Ask Us!



Library Manager
Ruthanne Price
ruthanne.price@vaughan.ca
Area Manager - East Vaughan
Mélanie Raymond
melanie.raymond@vaughan.ca


Hours of Operation

Monday
9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Snacking on Stories

Get ready to dive into the world of stories…through food! We will read a story and cook up something delicious every month. For grades 1-4, with a caregiver. Registration is $5 per session on Eventbrite.

December 11 at 6:15 PM

Register on Eventbrite


Calendar

View the full calendar of programs and events.

View Calendar

General

24-hour Library Return

Bike Rack

Children's Area Heated Floor

Children's Interactive Place Centre

Drop-in Quiet Study Room (14 seats)

Electrical Outlets on Public Tables

Individual and Group Study Space (77 seats)

Self Checkout Station

Soft Seating (59 seats)


Technology

Children's Early Literacy Stations (2)

Chromebooks

Laptop Kiosks

Photocopier / Printer / Scanner

Wireless Internet Access

Learn more about these technology features


Collection


World Languages Collection

VMC Library collects materials in a variety of different languages. View our World Languages Collection.

Accessibility Features

Automatic Sliding Main Entry Doors

Wheelchair Accessible Elevator

Wheelchair Accessible Service Desk

Wheelchair Accessible Height-Adjustable Self Checkout Station

Accessible Height Book Return

Accessible Spaces and Aisles

Accessible Washrooms

Access to CELA library

Home Library Services

Magnifying Bookmarks (For sale)

MagnusCards

Language Line Phone

Strobe Light Fire Alarms

Learn more about these accessibility features


Land Acknowledgement

Vaughan Public Libraries respectfully acknowledges that our libraries were built upon the Territory and Treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation per the Toronto Purchase agreement or Treaty 13.

We also recognize we are situated in the traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee who occupied this land before the arrival of European settlers.

The City of Vaughan is currently home to many First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. We acknowledge their contributions to the life and prosperity of this land.

As representatives of the people of the City of Vaughan, we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and live in this territory.

We acknowledge we must do more to learn about the history of this land so that we can better understand our roles as residents, neighbours, and caretakers of this City.

  • Opened to the public on April 25, 2022.

  • 9,000 square feet containing over 20,000 items.

  • The 400 square feet VMC Express self-service storefront on the ground level is completely un-staffed. It's the first of its kind in Vaughan.