The parameter wall structure, drywall steel installation are progressing at Pleasant Ridge Library. The roof curb material arrived for installation and drywall steel studs are being installed.
Parameter wall structure in progress
Parameter wall base track at the reading garden entrance being built
Curb and parapet material on site
Drywall steel studs installation in progress
Drywall installation in progress
Members of the Vaughan Public Library (VPL) Board, Deputy Mayor, Members of Council and VPL staff attended a topping off ceremony for the new Pleasant Ridge Library (located at 300 Pleasant Ridge Avenue) on Friday, June 6 to celebrate the topping off of the library structure and to welcome the next phase of construction. As part of the ceremony, attendees signed one of the structure’s steel beams.
Since the construction began in February, things have progressed quickly. The steel structure of the building is almost complete and the new library is expected to open by year end.
(From L to R): Ward 1 Councillor and VPL Board Trustee Marilyn Iafrate, VPL Board Trustee Suri Rosen, VPL CEO Margie Singleton, Deputy Mayor, Regional Councillor and VPL Board Trustee Gino Rosati, VPL Board Chair Michael McKenzie, President of Maystar General Contractors Joe Maio, Regional Councillor and VPL Board Trustee Michael Di Biase, Ward 4 Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco, VPL Board Trustee Marie Chiaromonte, VPL Board Trustee Lorraine de Boer and Vice-Chair of VPL Board Devender Sandhu attended the Pleasant Ridge Library topping off ceremony on Friday, June 6
(From L to R): CBRE Senior Project Manager Anthony Boland, City of Vaughan Director of Building & Facilities Michael Shatil, Maystar General Contractors' Project Managers Frank Riga and Luciano Di Giuiseppe, VPL Director of Planning and Communications Terri Watman, Maystar General Contractors' General Superintendent Jim Egnatis and Site Superintendent Michael Murphy
(From L to R): VPL CEO Margie Singleton, President of former Thornhill Woods Community Association Maya Goldenberg and Ward 4 Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco
(From L to R): VPL Board Trustee Marie Chiaromonte, VPL Board Trustee Suri Rosen, Ward 4 Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco, VPL Board Chair Michael McKenzie, President of Maystar General Contractors Joe Maio, VPL CEO Margie Singleton, Regional Councillor and VPL Board Trustee Michael Di Biase, Ward 1 Councillor and VPL Board Trustee Marilyn Iafrate, Deputy Mayor, Regional Councillor and VPL Board Trustee Gino Rosati, VPL Board Trustee Lorraine de Boer and Vice-Chair of VPL Board Devender Sandhu signing the beam
(From L to R): VPL Board Chair Michael McKenzie, VPL CEO Margie Singleton and Deputy Mayor, Regional Councillor and VPL Board Trustee Gino Rosati signing the beam
(From L to R): CBRE Senior Project Manager Frank Boland, Maystar General Contractors' Project Managers Frank Riga and Luciano Di Giuiseppe, VPL Director of Planning and Communications Terri Watman, Maystar General Contractors' General Superintendent Jim Egnatis and Site Superintendent Michael Murphy
(From L to R): Ward 4 Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco, President of former Thornhill Woods Community Assocation Maya Goldenberg and VPL CEO Margie Singleton signing the beam
Master of Ceremonies – VPL Board Chair Michael McKenzie
Deputy Mayor, Regional Councillor and VPL Board Trustee Gino Rosati
Ward 4 Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco
Check out a few more great shots of the erection of structural steel at Pleasant Ridge. Bolting is being finalized and steel connections are being linked.
The structural steel is going up quickly at Pleasant Ridge Library.
As of May 23
As of May 28
Pierre Berton Resource Library’s new Teen Lounge is shaping up to be a beautiful space just for teens. Take a sneak peek at the vast glass wall made up of 22 sheets of glass, and the eye-catching decal that was just installed on it last week.
Last week, trucks were at Pleasant Ridge Library getting ready to pour the slab on grade. As of May 21, the concrete foundation has been laid, workers were installing the poles with the help of a big crane. A steel outline of the library was already up by the end of the day!
May 16
Trucks getting reading to pour slab on grade
May 21
Concrete foundation has been laid
Installing the poles with the help of a big crane
Workers installing the poles
Steel outline of the library
Woodbridge Library’s renovation project is well underway. Here is a sneak peek at what’s happening at Woodbridge.
Old Information Desk removed
Emptied Circulation Desk
Old Circulation Desk and workroom
Computer desks waiting for a new home
Shelves in the children's area are wrapped in plastic covers
More book shelves and merchandising units wrapped in plastic covers
Construction continues at Pleasant Ridge this week. The granular fill is in progress. Trenching for electrical rough-in and underground electrical rough-in are done. The electrical underground conduit has also been installed.
Granular fill in progress
Granular fill in progress
Trenching for electrical rough-in
Underground electrical rough-in
Electrical underground conduit being installed
Customers, trustees of the Vaughan Public Library Board and staff joined us for cake and refreshments on May 6 to celebrate the reopening of Dufferin Clark Library, 1441 Clark Avenue West.
Dufferin Clark Library’s renovations included combining the old Information Desk and Circulation Desk into one Service Desks, which offers a central service point for those customers seeking information, reference service or assistance from staff. The Self Check Out station has been relocated the front of the library, making it easy for customers to check out items by themselves. A number of new merchandising furniture have been added to the front of the library to display some of the great collections Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) has, giving customers a great browsing experience and helping make it easy for them to choose their next reads.
The old reading area has been relocated to the atrium. Customers can now enjoy quiet reading in comfortable seating with ample natural lighting from the skylight. New carpet has been installed at the atrium.
Finally, the program room has been given a fresh new look. It now has beautiful double glass doors, new carpet and paint, new slat walls for displaying art as well as a new projection system.
The renovations that have been completed are in accordance with VPL’s Strategic Plan, Empower People, Inspire Opportunities, Build Communities, 2013-2015 which identifies VPL’s commitment to enhancing library space, creating welcoming environments that become exciting and vibrant destinations that appeal to customers of all ages.
(From L to R): Mr. Kim (husband of artist Clara Kyeong mi Kim); Miranda Yu (Library Coordinator, Dufferin Clark Library); Lorraine De Boer (VPL Board Trustee); Clara Kyeong mi Kim (artist); Margie Singleton (CEO, VPL); Steve Kerwin (VPL Board Trustee); Terri Watman (Director, Planning & Communications, VPL)
Customers enjoying cake and refreshements
A group of seniors read at the library
Teacher and support workers from Vaughan Secondary School
Alex reading with his grandparents
Library Coordinator Miranda helping a customer at the Self Check Out station
Branch Assistant (Youth Services) Maria helping a customer at the new Service Desk
New Service Desk
New Self Check Out station
Self Check Out station from behind the desk
New merchandising furniture at the front of the library
New reading area in the atrium
Program room's new double glass doors
Renovated program room
The Woodbridge Library will be closed for renovations starting on Monday, May 12. The branch will reopen on Wednesday, May 21 at 1 p.m.
The renovations at Woodbridge Library include the following:
During this time, you may return your library materials to any branch of VPL. You may also renew your items online at www.vaughanpl.info. Holds can be picked up at Pierre Berton Resource Library or deactivated online by accessing your library account. If you require assistance deactivating your holds, please ask a staff at the Service Desk. We apologize for any inconvenience.