BIBLIO BASH 2020
JOIN US FOR AN UNFORGETABLE NIGHT!
Come together for an intimate evening with Canada’s top authors to support Toronto Public Library, the busiest library system in the world.
OUR HOST
We are excited to announce this year’s gala host is author, investor and real-life Dragon David Chilton! David is a long-time library lover, supporter and previously hosted Biblio Bash in 2018. He has been a dedicated Biblio Bash attendee since the gala launched, and we look forward to welcoming him back to the stage in 2020.
SAVE THE DATE
THURSDAY APRIL 23, 2020TORONTO REFERENCE LIBRARY
6:30 PM COCKTAILS IN THE STACKS
7:30 PM DINNER IN THE ATRIUM
SUPPORT YOUR LIBRARY
Last year, Biblio Bash raised $755,000 in support of Toronto Public Library. Libraries matter, now more than ever, so join us for the 4th annual Biblio Bash and help make a difference in our city by supporting the life-changing programs, vital services and community spaces at Toronto Public Library.
TICKETS
If you’d like to purchase tickets or a table for Biblio Bash, please contact The TPL Foundation.
2019 Impact
$755,000
Raised to support Toronto Public Library
473
Guests attended at the Toronto Reference Library
43
Top Canadian Authors
$97,560
On-site fundraising
1
Inspiring Biblio Bash!
AUTHOR HOST SPONSOR
2019 SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSOR
DINNER SPONSOR
AUTHOR HOST SPONSOR
Matching Gift Sponsor
Matching Gift Donor
LIBRARY LOUNGE SPONSOR
AIRLINE SPONSOR
DOCUMENTARY SPONSOR
ENTRANCE SPONSOR
PORTRAIT STUDIO SPONSOR
MEDIA SPONSORS
HOTEL SPONSOR
PRINT SPONSOR
2020 COMMITTEE
Victoria Webster, Chair
Amanda Alvaro
Rita Bates
Sarah Bhalla
Amy Burstyn Fritz
Beth Clarkson
Devin Connell
Kate Daniels
Charissa Dekoninck
Michelle Eaton
Jennifer Grant
Jane Halverson
Peter Hayes
Kati Head
Victoria Jackman
Shanitha Kachan
Marissa Kassam
Stuart Keeler
Jen Kirsch
Claire MacNamara
Lindsay Mattick
Claire McIntyre
Colette van den Thillart
Ellen Webster
CONTACT
IN THE PRESS
OPEN BOOK
April 16, 2018: “A Book is a Window to the World”: Biblio Bash Guest Authors on What Libraries Mean to Them
BEYOND FASHION MAGAZINE
April 29, 2018: A Glamorous Black-Tie Soirée and Fundraiser in Support of Toronto Youth
ELLE CANADA
April 30, 2018: Celebrating Biblio Bash 2018
BAY STREET BULL
April 2018: Toronto Public Library’s Biblio Bash Raises $700,000 in support of youth programs
SHE DOES THE CITY
May 11, 2018: PHOTOS: BIBLIO BASH 2018 AT TORONTO REFERENCE LIBRARY
THE GLOBE AND MAIL
May 14, 2018: Toronto Public Library Foundation’s Biblio Bash
BIZ BASH
May 2018: 10 Best Ideas of the Week – Biblio Bash
THE KIT
June 20, 2018: The glam bash raised over $700k to support youth empowerment programs