BIBLIO BASH 2026
Biblio Bash is the Toronto Public Library Foundation’s annual black-tie fundraiser in support of Toronto Public Library. The gala will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the Toronto Reference Library. In support of kids and youth across the city, our Presenting Sponsor, Fitzrovia, will welcome Toronto’s city builders, library lovers, business leaders, and philanthropists to an intimate evening dedicated to raising funds for the library’s vital after-school programs.
Every child has the potential for a bright and shiny future. Together, we’ll ensure that every light TPL sparks will brighten Toronto’s tomorrow.
Since its inception in 2017, Biblio Bash has raised over $127 million to support Toronto Public Library’s highest priority needs and assist some of our city’s most vulnerable residents. None of this would be possible without the generosity of our sponsors, supporters, guests and volunteers.
Stay tuned for further announcements about Biblio Bash 2026!
2025 Impact
$1,070,100
RAISED TO SUPPORT TORONTO PUBLIC LIBARAY
425
GUESTS ATTENDED AT THE TORONTO REFERENCE LIBRARY
37
NOTABLE AUTHORS
$335,761
ON-SITE FUNDRAISING
Year over year Impact
2025
$1,070,100
In support of Youth Social Health and Wellness
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
PRINT PARTNER
FUNDRAISING AUCTIONEER
2026 COMMITTEE
CO-CHAIRS
MARISSA KASSAM
MOEZ KASSAM
AMANDA ALVARO
AMAR BHALLA
LUKE CONNELL
DEANA FELDMAN
KATE GIBBONS
JEN GRANT
EMMA KNIGHT
CLAIRE MACNAMARA
LINDSAY MATTICK
MAKI MORASSUTTI
FARAH NASSER
FRANCESCA PROFIS
VIKRAM RATTAN
ERIKA RODRIGUEZ
CANDICE SINCLAIR
CARMEN STEINBERG
EMMA STERN
ELIZABETH SQUIBB
IN THE PRESS
Anokhi Life
April 7, 2025 – Star-Studded Biblio Bash Gala Raises Over $1 Million for Teen Mental Health in Toronto
Toronto Life
April 7, 2025 – What went down at the 2025 Biblio Bash party
Evolve Magazine
April 6, 2025 – Biblio Bash 2025 Raises Over $1M for Toronto Public Library Youth Programs
Fete Chinoise
April 4, 2025 – Written in the Stars: Biblio Bash 2025 Lights Up the Night for Youth Programs