Library renovation | Building Projects

Woodbridge Library Renovations

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Denise | Tagged Library renovation, renovations, Woodbridge Library

The Woodbridge Library has undergone extensive renovations since the project began.

What’s been done so far:

The two washrooms on the lower level were given a facelift
Lighting in the meeting rooms was upgraded to LEDs
The walls that face into the open part of the basement were replaced with glass
Fresh paint in meeting rooms
Coloured film on glass walls of Quiet Study Room
New study tables and chairs for the Quiet Study Room have been ordered

Here is a glimpse at the coloured film on the Quiet Study Room glass walls.

Maple Library Renovation Project Update

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Denise | Tagged Library renovation, Maple Library

VPL is excited to share that several recent renovation activities at the Maple Library Community Centre have concluded successfully.

Ongoing work includes:

Adjustment and reinstallation work of study counter in the quiet area study.
Film application and electrical work on the portico entrance structure.
Finishing touches in the staff kitchenette and staff entrance area.

Equipment installation has successfully seen the completed reinstallation of the library’s mini sorter, self-checks, and a laptop dispensing kiosk. Configuration of software and network installation work continues to progress nicely.

Maple Library Renovation Project Update

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Denise | Tagged Library renovation, Maple Library

As the Maple Library renovation project wraps up, last month’s activities included completing outstanding project elements. This consists of graphic film installation, pot lights installation, quiet study room glass installation, millwork installation, flooring work, security & IT work, and completion of work in the library’s front foyer.

Activities currently still ongoing include touch-ups, addressing existing deficiencies and fire alarm verification and inspection. New library shelving and subsequent furniture deliveries and installation are anticipated to arrive and begin soon.

Children’s Area & Children’s study tables

Carpet installation in the main library area.

Bathurst Clark Renovation Project

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Denise | Tagged bathurst clark resource library, Library renovation

The scope of the improvement project includes resurfacing of the existing parking lot area, addressing existing draining issues, incorporating three new parking spaces and five lay-by spaces, including electric vehicle charging stations, the inclusion of pedestrian multipath connecting foot traffic from Promenade Circle to Clark Ave and maintaining accessible parking space requirements. The library’s front entrance will also include new lighting, new benching addition of new planters outside to help strengthen the library’s main entrance and its presence in the community.

Rendering of the new and improved main entrance to BCRL

Inclusion of new parking spaces and new multipurpose path

Maple Library Renovation Project Update

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Denise | Tagged Library renovation, Maple Library

Construction activities at the Maple Library continued throughout December. Installation of reading garden shade structures and outdoor furniture is now complete. Sound baffles have been painted and hung. All painting work is done, and decorative film decal installation on leaf motives has begun. All CVP flooring is also complete, and preparation for carpet installation is ongoing. Glass installation of library quiet study room is in progress. All millwork pieces have been received and will be installed following carpet installation.

Reading Garden shade structure mounted in place.

Reading garden furniture has been installed.

Glass installation quiet study room in progress.

Decorative decal application on leaf stem in progress.

Decorative ceiling work outside the library’s main entrance is in progress.

Maple Library Renovation Project Update

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Denise | Tagged community library, Library renovation, Maple Library

Construction activities at the Maple Library Community Centre are progressing. Activities include ceiling installation, wall finish and painting, glazing installation in the quiet study area, carpet, decorative film installation, and many activities associated with the outdoor reading garden. In the next couple of weeks, construction will include the installation of an outstanding ceiling grid, ceiling tiles, baffle installation, and glass installation in the quiet study area. Front foyer work will commence with replacing floor tiles and the leadership structure installation.