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Vellore Village Library Recognized in American Libraries’ 2019 Library Design Showcase

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Denise | Tagged awards, new library, open to the public, recognized, vaughan, vaughan public libraries, Vellore Village Library, Vellore Village South Library, welcoming atmosphere, windows, winners

Once again, one of Vaughan Public Libraries’ locations was recognized for its exceptional and innovative architecture! Vellore Village Library, our tenth and newest branch, was featured in the American Libraries’ 2019 Library Design Showcase as one of 13 top libraries in the United States and Canada. The library was recognized for its visionary and interesting infrastructure that provides exciting spaces to address library user needs for community learning, gathering and creating.

A mix of public, academic, school and special libraries that were completed between May 1, 2018 and April 30, 2019 were recognized for the 2019 Library Designs. The highlighted projects are available to view in the American Libraries September/October magazine’s issue.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vellore Village Library – Getting ready to open on August 11!

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Denise

Things are shaping up quickly at Vellore Village Library! Books have been delivered to the library today and staff are busy setting everything up. The library will be open to the public starting on August 11 at 10 a.m., make sure you stop by to check it out!