BIBLIO BASH 2025
Biblio Bash takes place on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025. The TPL Foundation’s annual black-tie fundraiser brings together business leader, philanthropists, best-selling authors and library lovers for an intimate evening at the Toronto Reference Library, all in support of North America’s busiest public library system. Biblio Bash 2025 is Co-presented by Fitzrovia and CIBC, with donations being directed to youth programs and partnerships that support the social health and mental wellness of teens across Toronto. Since its inception, the event has raised over $5.3 million for TPL thanks to the generosity of sponsors, partners, guests and volunteers.
The night sky and stars evoke a sense of wonder; captivating one’s imagination through epic tales, magical myths and literary legends. This year’s Biblio Bash theme, WRITTEN IN THE STARS, will take guests on the journey of nightfall, from a breathtaking golden sunset to the inky depths of a midnight sky.
We’re proud to announce that the gala will be hosted by writer, author and host of the CBC Radio’s daily arts, pop culture and entertainment show, Commotion – Elamin Abdelmahmoud.
2024 IMPACT
$1,071,550
RAISED TO SUPPORT TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY
450
GUESTS ATTENDED AT THE TORONTO REFERENCE LIBRARY
38
NOTABLE AUTHORS
$360,600
ON-SITE FUNDRAISING
Year over year Impact
2024
$1,071,550
In support of Newcomer initiatives
2023
$1,025,400
In support of Leading to Reading
2022
$835,307
In support of Internet Connectivity
Kits
2019
$756,838
In support of After School Clubs and the Bookmobile
2018
$704,379
In support of Youth Services
2017
$604,475
In support of Digital Innovation
2025 SPONSORS
CO-PRESENTING SPONSORS
COMMUNITY SPONSOR
COCKTAIL RECEPTION SPONSOR
AUTHOR HOST SPONSOR
MEDIA SPONSOR
AIRLINE SPONSOR
BEVERAGE PARTNERS
HOTEL PARTNER
2025 COMMITTEE
CO-CHAIRS
CLAIRE MACNAMARA
FARAH NASSER
ALYSSA AGES
AMANDA ALVARO
AMANDA AQUINO
SARAH ARANHA
AMY BURSTYN-FRITZ
ERIN BENNETT
JEN GRANT
JANE HALVERSON
LILY LATNER OTIS
MARISSA KASSAM
LINDSAY MATTICK
CLAIRE MCINTYRE
ERIKA RODRIGUES
CARMEN STEINBERG
VANESSA YEUNG
IN THE PRESS
April 26, 2024: Biblio Bash 2024 supports a blooming Canadian community of newcomers
April 29, 2024: What went down at the 2024 Biblio Bash party
May 6, 2024: Biblio Bash 2024 surpasses $1M once again in support of Toronto Public Library
May 8, 2024: About Biblio Bash
May 9, 2024: Biblio Bash raises over $1M for Toronto Library’s newcomer service