BIBLIO BASH 2024
Welcome to Biblio Bash, the annual black-tie fundraiser in support of Toronto Public Library. This year, prepare to be inspired by the magic of a lush, green forest and the power of creativity it evokes. Guests will be transported to a mysterious place for a unique and memorable evening.
Join us for an intimate evening featuring some of the most celebrated authors of our time. Past writers include John Irving, Ann-Marie Macdonald, Souvankhan Thammavongsa, and many more. We are thrilled to have Ali Hassan as this year’s host. Ali is a comedian, actor and CBC personality with a passion for all things literary.
Funds raised will unlock opportunities for newcomers to Canada and expand vital Library services that assist individuals and families settling in our city.
Since its inception in 2017, Biblio Bash has raised over $4.2 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.
2023 IMPACT
1,025,400
RAISED TO SUPPORT TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY
450
GUESTS ATTENDED AT THE TORONTO REFERENCE LIBRARY
41
NOTABLE AUTHORS
$275,000
ON-SITE FUNDRAISING
Year over year Impact
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
2024 SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSOR
COMMUNITY SPONSOR
COCKTAIL RECEPTION SPONSOR
AUTHOR HOST SPONSOR
AIRLINE SPONSOR
MEDIA SPONSOR
GALA SPONSOR
GALA SPONSOR
GALA SPONSOR
2024 COMMITTEE
CO-CHAIRS
CLAIRE MACNAMARA
FARAH NASSER
AMANDA ALVARO
AMANDA AQUINO
JUSTICE FAITH BETTY
AMY BURSTYN-FRITZ
AISHA CHAMPSI
ALISON FIORINI
JONATHAN GOLDMAN
JEN GRANT
JANE HALVERSON
MARISSA KASSAM
KRYSTAL KOO
LINDSAY MATTICK
CLAIRE MCINTYRE
NAOMI PARNESS
ERIKA RODRIGUES
KATE SCHATZKY
CARMEN STEINBERG
VICTORIA WEBSTER
VANESSA YEUNG
IN THE PRESS
June 2023: One for the Books
May 20, 2023: Out & About
May 5, 2023: Biblio Bash raises over $1M to support TPL’s Leading to Reading program
April 29, 2023: Biblio Bash raises a record $1-million for the Toronto Public Library Foundation
Toronto Life
April 25, 2023: Scenes from this year’s glitzy Biblio Bash gala