Vaughan Public Libraries is thrilled to announce a momentous milestone in our Carrville Library journey 
VPL’s CEO Margie Singleton and Deputy CEO of Growth & Communications Aleksandra Dowiat-Vine celebrated the Structural Topping Off of the Carrville Library, Community Centre and District Park.
Prepare for a remarkable new hub of knowledge, community, and endless possibilities! Follow along on our social media accounts and building blog for more updates.
The Carrville Library project continues to make significant progress. The structural steelwork is in its final stages, approaching completion, while the foundation work, waterproofing, and backfill activities are in full swing. The contractor has efficiently executed mitigation strategies, ensuring smooth coordination of cladding and roofing tasks, which are now progressing according to the planned schedule.
Following the groundbreaking event on June 8, the contractor has since mobilized. Excavation and construction of building foundations are now in full swing. Construction of the main building footings, foundation walls, pads and piers is ongoing. Dewatering and backfill activities are progressing as anticipated.
Continue to follow along in the coming months as we share regular construction project updates.
Since the groundbreaking on September 19th, crews have excavated and disposed of the existing asphalt and base layer, created a new trench for drainage, installed electrical conduits for a new pole light and EV charging stations, and installed new concrete curbs. In addition, the creation of the new Multi-Use Path is well underway.
The remaining activities will include placement and compaction of subgrade surfacing, new asphalt and line painting, landscape work, and installation of furniture and fixtures.
Vaughan Public Libraries is delighted to announce that VMC Express is close to opening! Millwork, electrical work, equipment installation and library software are now complete.
The Vaughan Public Library Board plaque was installed in time for the recent Board meeting on November 17. The Board members and Trustees recently had the opportunity to tour VMC Library and VMC Express.
Stay tuned for the VMC Express grand opening!
June 8, 2022, marked another historic moment for Vaughan Public Libraries! A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Carrville Community Library, Carrville Community Centre and District Park. The new multi-use community hub will combine play, learning, fitness and sports spaces.
The new library is our response to the community’s evolving needs, where lifelong learning opportunities are accessible, and citizens have access to comprehensive programming, dynamic services, and multifaceted collections. We believe that our new library will look great and enrich people, inspire opportunities, and transform the community.
Carrville Community Library will be located between Dufferin and Bathurst streets near Major Mackenzie Drive (Carrville/Block 11), and completion is expected in 2024.
Stay tuned for more updates!
Vaughan Public Libraries is proud to present the reimagined Maple Library! Updated to meet the needs of the local community, the new library space is welcoming, brighter, and modernized. It offers a refreshed children’s area and a new reading garden that’ll ignite your passion and excitement for reading, our in-person programming and our extensive collections. Maple Library’s new look is symbolic of our commitment to adapt and change while offering an incredible array of free programs, services and resources that will be sure to Enrich, Inspire and Transform.
Nestled within the vibrant community hub, the VMC Library brings our library services, programming, and collection to the fast-growing downtown core. This new 9,000 square foot library provides welcoming spaces for children, families, students, neighbourhood residents and transit commuters. A first for VPL, we will host culinary literacy programming in the state-of-the-art community kitchen within the same building.
Stay tuned for news about our official opening celebration!
PROGRESS UPDATE
On April 3, 2020, construction came to a halt at Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) Library and VMC Express as per the Province’s directive in the fight of COVID-19. Since May 18, 2020, construction activities have resumed and contractors are back on site working in accordance with the required guidelines. Anticipated opening of the new facility is targeted for Winter 2021.
Credits: www.myvmc.ca
Library view east towards market place
Staircase to the 3rd floor visible from the children’s area.
Children’s area facing north
A new library, community centre, and district park is coming to you, located between Dufferin and Bathurst streets near Major Mackenzie Drive (Carvville/Block 11). A multi-use community hub that will combine spaces for play, learning, fitness and sports.
BACKGROUND
The 2013 Active Together Master Plan (ATMP), an integrated long-term strategy that guides planning for parks, recreation, culture and library facilities, suggested a new neighbourhood size library for Block 11 residents. The 2018 Update to ATPM suggested that the new library be collocated within a new community centre and district park.
PROCESS
Perkins+Will Architects were hired in 2017 as the Functional Program Consultants for the Carrville Community Centre, Library and District Park project. The functional programming phase work to ensure that Vaughan Public Libraries’ and City of Vaughan’s requirements for the new facilities are integrated into the early design concepts and that the physical site and environmental conditions could support such requirements.
Perkins+Will Architects have been retained as the Detail Design Consultants for the Carrville Community Centre, Library and District Park project and have begun detailed design work for this new facility.
Site Plan
Exterior Perspective
Library + East Entry Porch
Library Design Drivers
Pool, Pool viewing and South Entry