AN UPDATE ABOUT BIBLIO BASH
January 2021
We had high hopes for everyone to come together for a celebration this year at the Toronto Reference Library, but sadly we’ve had to cancel our annual fundraising event. If you have any questions about the gala, please do not hesitate to email Jennifer Le, Manager of Individual Giving & Events at JLe@tpl.ca.
On behalf of everyone at the TPL Foundation, I’d like to extend my sincere thanks to our Biblio Bash Committee, sponsors as well as table and ticket purchasers for your continued commitment to raising vital funds for Toronto Public Library.
Warmest regards,
Jennifer Jones
President, Toronto Public Library Foundation
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Since its inception in 2017, Biblio Bash has raised over $2 million in support of Toronto Public Library. As the pandemic continues to impact so many vulnerable residents in our city, the need to invest in the Library is as essential as ever.
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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
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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
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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