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Update on Bathurst Clark Resource Library Renovations: October 11

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Denise | Tagged bathurst clark resource library, building projects, building update, city of vaughan, decor, new, new furniture, open to the public, renovations, resource library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries, welcoming atmosphere

New carpet, wall colours, furniture and more can now be found at Bathurst Clark Resource Library. Stay tuned; we will announce a reopening date soon.

North end of the main hall, looking east, showing new study tables and carpeting.

North end of the main hall, looking north, showing new study tables and carpeting.

North end of the main hall, looking west, showing new study tables, new paint colours, and carpeting.

New magazine lounging area, looking south.

Relocated computer area, looking south.

View of south end of the main hall, showing expanded study area.

Self checkout stations.

New meeting room with whiteboard.

The new stalls in the women’s washroom.

View of the new children’s area, still under construction, from the main lobby looking west

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.

Update on Bathurst Clark Resource Library Renovations

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Denise | Tagged bathurst clark resource library, building projects, city of vaughan, community library, renovations, resource library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries

The Library continues to progress with its renovations.

From the Children’s Area looking out to main hall.

Family Reading Corner.

Children’s Pass Through.

External Book Drop.

Floor prep.

Carpet laying begins.

New hoarding going up.

Prepping the teen area floor.

A glimpse of the new tile work in lobby.

New lobby bench.

New lobby laptop bar.

Slatwall is back up in lobby.

The PwC Tower, with two libraries, now has windows

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Denise

Construction activities on the new libraries, on the first and second floors of the PwC Tower at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) site continue to progress well. With the added windows, it has a more completed look. The anticipated completion date is still targeted for Fall 2019.

North view from KPMG building.

East view from Walmart parking lot.

Children’s area glazing is completed.

Future entrance area to the library.

Progressing radiant floor heating installation

Radiant floor heating installation in progress

Bathurst Clark Resource Library has colour on the walls!

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Denise | Tagged bathurst clark resource library, building projects, city of vaughan, renovations, resource library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries

Renovations continue with a splash of colour now added to the interior of Bathurst Clark Resource Library.

The new, beautiful hue of the east wall.

Teen Area facing north-west

West wall of Bathurst Clark Resource Library

West wall facing accessible washroom.

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.

Renovations continue at Bathurst Clark Resource Library

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Denise | Tagged bathurst clark resource library, building projects, building update, city of vaughan, construction, resource library, vaughan, vaughan public libraries

Work is steadily progressing at Bathurst Clark Resource Library.

Entrance to main library from children’s area.

Hallway with accessible washroom.

Tiles in the women’s washroom.

Library staff workroom.

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!