Pleasant Ridge Library is opening on December 20 at 10 a.m. We invite everyone to come and see this beautiful new library and check out all the great services and programs the library offers. See you there!
Pleasant Ridge Library Opens Dec. 20
Kleinburg Library Update – Nov. 20
Kleinburg library is shaping up, things are looking good and the library is expected to re-open on Dec. 8 at 1 p.m.
The front of the library is starting to reflect the final look.
The reading garden is nearing completion.
the new rear entrance to the lower level is currently being worked on.
Civic Centre Resource Library – Nov. 19 update
There’s lots happening at the Civic Centre Resource Library construction site this week! Check out some new photo updates below.
Formwork continues along the east wall at the north corner.
Elevator pit has been poured and formwork has been removed.
Reading garden perimeter foundations appear to be complete and backfilled.
Interior trenching for underground services has commenced.
Stair B foundation is complete.
Foundation waterproofing and insulation is ongoing.
Civic Centre Resource Library Update – Nov. 12
Things are progressing at the Civic Centre Resource Library this week. Workers continue to work on the formwork and the foundations. The waterproofing of the foundations has commenced. The rebar installation has been completed. Forms are ready for concrete on the right and the concrete pour has been completed on the left side.
Formwork and foundations are ongoing.
Waterproofing of the foundations has commenced.
Rebar installation has been completed.
Piers are completed and formwork has been removed.
Forms are ready for concrete on the right and concrete pour is complete on the left.
General view of the site.
Kleinburg Library Update – Nov. 7
Things are progressing at Kleinburg Library. The second floor duct work is being finished, the east side windows have been installed, and the retainer wall for the new basement entrance has also been completed.
The second floor duct work is being completed.
Access walkway from front of library to rear basement entrance.
East side windows have been installed.
Retainer wall is being completed for the new basement entrance.
Civic Centre Resource Library Update – November 5
Construction work on the Civic Centre Resource Library began in September. Excavation of the site is now completed and the site has been elevated and leveled to the level of the street.
Workers have now finished the footing installation, and the installation of foundation wall forms and backfilling of the building envelope continues.
Here are a few photo updates of the construction site.
Kleinburg Library Update
Things are moving along at Kleinburg Library. Here’s a quick photo update of what’s happening.
First floor remodel of the staff work room.
Excavation for the new reading garden.
A look from the lower level towards the future entrance.
New windows with new trim colour.
Overhang for new bottom level entrance.
Pleasant Ridge Library – Oct. 24 update
Here is a quick photo update of what’s happening at Pleasant Ridge Library this week.
Installing spray foam insulation on the interior face of the high ceiling.
Installing spray foam insulation at the windows.
Installing spray foam insulation at high ceiling window areas.
Blue skin being applied on the east wall.
Blue skin being applied in preparation for metal panel wall.
Kleinburg Library Expected to Re-open on December 8
The renovation project at Kleinburg Library is experiencing some delays and the library is now expected to re-open on Monday, December 8 at 1 p.m.
The book drop will continue to be closed during this time. You may return your library materials to any branch of Vaughan Public Libraries or renew them online.
You can also deactivate your holds online or pick them up at Pierre Berton Resource Library. If you require assistance deactivating your holds, please contact the Service Desk. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Pleasant Ridge Update – Oct. 10
This week at Pleasant Ridge Library, the spray foam insulation have been applied to the walls, the electrical distribution panel has been installed. Workers installed the glass windows on the south and north side of the building. The framing of the exterior soffit continues.
Spray foam insulation applied to the interior face of the exterior walls.
The electrical distribution panel has been installed.
The framing of the exterior soffit continues.
The glass windows on the south wall adjacent to the existing building have been installed.
The glass windows on the north wall at the Reading Garden entrance have been installed.