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.
Library construction continues to progress nicely.
Shelves ready to be stacked with books.
Tile flooring placed on outdoor balcony.
Finishing the ceiling façade.
Deliveries of new furniture and shelving have arrived!
New furniture for Vellore Village Library.
Shelving has been delivered to library.
Shelving inside the Vellore Village Library ready for installation.
Shelving installation has begun.
Shelving installation
The shelving installation at Vellore Village Library continues…
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.
Facing south – the library has been cleared of all materials and resources.
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 the skate park.
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.
The new entrance to the Vellore Village Community Centre and Vellore Village Library.
The entrance to Vellore Village Library.
Slatwall installation in the main library.
Future spot of automatic book return.
Bench seating has been placed in the children’s area.
Light installation in main library.
Counter-height study desks installed.
The entrance to the outdoor balcony.
View of the Reading Lounge.
Great progress of the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre library can be seen from the street as well as from inside. The second-floor library space has been completely glazed in as glazing continues on the upper floors of the building. Installation of the heating ducts inside the library is also progressing well.
View from the subway square looking northeast.
West elevation showing west side of the children’s area.
The west view inside the second-floor library.
Great things are happening at Bathurst Clark Resource Library (BCRL) as major renovations will start on June 29 with the library being closed for approximately two months, reopening in the fall.
The reno includes adding lots of comfy new chairs, study tables and a new laptop dispensing kiosk; creating a new program/meeting room and two exterior book return slots into the library; and the painting and replacing of all the carpet in the main public library space. Renovations also include the creation of a children’s space with a new storytime area and the LEARN IT! lab, a creation space offering children’s tech programs such as virtual reality, creating movies, coding all kinds of robots, building computers and many other options..
Architectural rendering of Bathurst Clark Resource Library. North view to children’s self-checkout.
During the closure, customers may return library materials to any VPL branch. Customers may also renew their items online. Holds identified for BCRL pick-up will automatically be transferred to Dufferin Clark Library. For your convenience, library hours at Dufferin Clark Library are being extended as of July 3 for the duration of the renovation:
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 9 am. to 5 p.m.
Customers who wish to pick up their holds elsewhere or who wish to deactivate their holds during the renovation can do so online by accessing their library account. For assistance on how to deactivate or modify your holds pick-up location, contact the Service Desk.
Progress on the highly-anticipated Vellore Village Library is increasingly noticeable. The installation of the external aluminum composite metal panels on the east, north and west elevations is nearly completed. Substantial progress has been made on ceiling works including installation of ceiling tiles and ceiling-mounted lighting systems. Painting and carpet installation have also been completed. Millwork items, such as desk and wall applications, will be installed next.
View from Villa Royale Avenue looking south towards the library.
Aluminum cladding work completed on the west elevation. External lighting has also been installed.
View from the main library area looking north. Ceiling and carpet works are completed.
Slatwall installation inside the library has begun.
Decorative light fixture hanging in the reading lounge.
Carpet in the children’s area.
The quiet study area.
All millwork pieces are onsite awaiting installation.
Photos of smiling customers now decorate an interior window at Maple Library.
The large interior window between the daycare and the library consists of ten smaller panes, each 3’ x 3’. Using an opaque, adhesive-backed vinyl to cover the window, the design is comprised of the happy faces of the library’s actual customers, on the top row with a beautiful swirl of colour on the bottom row that transforms the area behind the new Service Desk into a vibrant, inviting area.
Visit the library today; perhaps you will see someone you know!
VPL’s Graphic Designer, Elyse, in front of the window-covering showcasing some of Maple Library’s smiling customers.