ABOUT BIBLIO BASH
JOIN US FOR AN UNFORGETABLE NIGHT
THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2019
TORONTO REFERENCE LIBRARY
6:30 PM COCKTAILS IN THE STACKS
7:30 PM DINNER IN THE ATRIUM
Join us for an intimate evening with Canada’s top authors to support the Toronto Public Library.
MEET OUR HOSTS
We are so proud to announce that Cynthia Loyst, Jessica Allen, Lainey Lui, Marci Ien, and Melissa Grelo, from CTV’s popular daytime show, The Social, will be the hosts of Biblio Bash 2019.
If you’d like to purchase a ticket to Biblio Bash, please contact Rachel MacLeod.
SUPPORT YOUR LIBRARY
Donate to the Biblio Bash Community Campaign.
Toronto Public Library ensures all Torontonians have free access to the tools they need to put them on the path to lifelong success.
With 100 branches across the city, the Library is a vibrant community hub and thriving organization that is an indispensable part of the lives of over 70% of Torontonians who rely on its programs and services every year. Funds raised at Biblio Bash 2019 will support two important Toronto Public Library priorities.
BRINGING BOOKS & INFORMATION TO UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES
We make certain Torontonians not located in close proximity to a library branch have easy access to books, library staff, and free WiFi by raising funds to put toward the purchase of a new TPL Bookmobile.
HELPING CHILDREN SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND THRIVE IN LIFE
We address the ongoing needs of Toronto children by equipping TPL After-School Clubs with the essential materials, experienced staff and nutritional snacks they require to allow kids to concentrate and complete their homework.
2018 Impact
$701,400
Raised to support Toronto Public Library
473
Guests attended at the Toronto Reference Library
43
Top Canadian Authors
$168,200
On-site fundraising
1
Inspiring Biblio Bash!
AUTHOR HOST SPONSOR
2019 SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSOR
DINNER SPONSOR
AUTHOR HOST SPONSOR
LIBRARY LOUNGE SPONSOR
AIRLINE SPONSOR
DOCUMENTARY SPONSOR
ENTRANCE SPONSOR
PORTRAIT STUDIO SPONSOR
MEDIA SPONSORS
HOTEL SPONSOR
PRINT SPONSOR
COMMITTEE
Claire McIntyre, Co-Chair
Ellen Webster, Co-Chair
Victoria Webster
Honorary Chair
Rita Bates
Erin Bermingham
Amy Burstyn Fritz
Devin Connell
Kate Daniels
Jane Halverson
Peter Hayes
Shanitha Kachan
Ann Layton
Lindsay Mattick
Bernadette Morra
Kim Tanenbaum
Rita Theil
Colette van den Thillart
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