Pierre Berton Resource Library’s new Teen Lounge is shaping up to be a beautiful space just for teens. Take a sneak peek at the vast glass wall made up of 22 sheets of glass, and the eye-catching decal that was just installed on it last week.

Woodbridge Library’s renovation project is well underway. Here is a sneak peek at what’s happening at Woodbridge.

Old Information Desk removed

Emptied Circulation Desk

Old Circulation Desk and workroom

Computer desks waiting for a new home

Shelves in the children's area are wrapped in plastic covers

More book shelves and merchandising units wrapped in plastic covers

Customers, trustees of the Vaughan Public Library Board and staff joined us for cake and refreshments on May 6 to celebrate the reopening of Dufferin Clark Library, 1441 Clark Avenue West.

Dufferin Clark Library’s renovations included combining the old Information Desk and Circulation Desk into one Service Desks, which offers a central service point for those customers seeking information, reference service or assistance from staff. The Self Check Out station has been relocated the front of the library, making it easy for customers to check out items by themselves. A number of new merchandising furniture have been added to the front of the library to display some of the great collections Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) has, giving customers a great browsing experience and helping make it easy for them to choose their next reads.

The old reading area has been relocated to the atrium. Customers can now enjoy quiet reading in comfortable seating with ample natural lighting from the skylight. New carpet has been installed at the atrium.

Finally, the program room has been given a fresh new look. It now has beautiful double glass doors, new carpet and paint, new slat walls for displaying art as well as a new projection system.

The renovations that have been completed are in accordance with VPL’s Strategic Plan, Empower People, Inspire Opportunities, Build Communities, 2013-2015 which identifies VPL’s commitment to enhancing library space, creating welcoming environments that become exciting and vibrant destinations that appeal to customers of all ages.

(From L to R): Mr. Kim (husband of artist Clara Kyeong mi Kim); Miranda Yu (Library Coordinator, Dufferin Clark Library); Lorraine De Boer (VPL Board Trustee); Clara Kyeong mi Kim (artist); Margie Singleton (CEO, VPL); Steve Kerwin (VPL Board Trustee); Terri Watman (Director, Planning & Communications, VPL)

Customers enjoying cake and refreshements

A group of seniors read at the library

Teacher and support workers from Vaughan Secondary School

Alex reading with his grandparents

Library Coordinator Miranda helping a customer at the Self Check Out station

Branch Assistant (Youth Services) Maria helping a customer at the new Service Desk

New Service Desk

New Self Check Out station

Self Check Out station from behind the desk

New merchandising furniture at the front of the library

New reading area in the atrium

Program room's new double glass doors

Renovated program room

The Woodbridge Library will be closed for renovations starting on Monday, May 12. The branch will reopen on Wednesday, May 21 at 1 p.m.

The renovations at Woodbridge Library include the following:

• Combining the current Information Desk and Circulation Desk into one Service Desk.
• Relocating the self check out station.
• Adding new merchandising display units to the front area of the library.
• Relocating the public computers.

During this time, you may return your library materials to any branch of VPL. You may also renew your items online at www.vaughanpl.info. Holds can be picked up at Pierre Berton Resource Library or deactivated online by accessing your library account. If you require assistance deactivating your holds, please ask a staff at the Service Desk. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Dufferin Clark Library‘s renovation is nearly completed. The library will re-open on May 6 at 10 a.m. and we would like to invite everyone to join us for cake and refreshments in celebration of this exciting time.

Check out a few more pictures of the renovation in action. Come to the library and see the finished look yourself on May 6.

Book return and self check out millwork being installed

Book return from behind

Combining the old Circulation Desk and Information Desk into one Service Desk

New carpet in the atrium

New carpet at the front

Carpeting the program room