Toronto Public Library Foundation

14/05/2026

Our Spring Campaign has officially launched 🌱

For so many young people across the city, Toronto Public Library is more than just a place to borrow books. It’s a safe space to learn, create, connect, and imagine what’s possible for their future.

Through free after-school programs, learning support, and welcoming community spaces, TPL helps kids and teens build confidence, find belonging, and access opportunities they may not otherwise have.

This spring, you can help open even more doors for Toronto’s youth.

And thanks to the generous support of Good Future Family Foundation, every donation will be matched—meaning your gift will have 2X the impact, until May 31st.

Help unlock a child’s future today by visiting: tplfoundation.ca/springmatch

05/05/2026

Hard to believe that just over a week ago, the Toronto Reference Library transformed for one night to welcome nearly 400 guests to Biblio Bash ✨

Looking back on an unforgettable evening, we’re so grateful to the sponsors and partners whose support helped us raise over $1M in support of Library—fueling vital programs for kids and teens across our city.

With sincere thanks to our 2026 sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor: Fitzrovia
Author Host Sponsor: Bazil Developments
Cocktail Reception Sponsor: The MacNamara Family
Activation Sponsor: Amin & Khati Nathoo
Late Night Sponsor: Northdrive
Airline Sponsor: Turkish Airlines
Media Sponsor: Toronto Star
Hotel Partner: Canopy by Hilton / The Gupta Group
Wine & Champagne Partner: Daniel and Vanessa Schlaepfer
Print Partner: The Printing House
Food & Beverage Partner: Food Dudes
Dessert Partner: Coco Bakery

04/05/2026

Thanks to our generous guests, sponsors, volunteers, and partners, didn’t just fill a room—it unlocked possibilities across Toronto for the many kids and teens who use the library. We are in amazement of the generosity, creativity, and shared belief in the power of public libraries, which will continue to sparkle far beyond this magical evening.

Our red carpet host, Mana Mansour, takes us through some of the most memorable moments. Join us!

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29/04/2026

We kicked off Biblio Bash surrounded by bright, shining reflections of the futures helps build every day ✨

Last Thursday, the iconic atrium of the Toronto Reference Library was transformed: glowing metallics, floating spheres, and a room full of people who believe in what the library makes possible.

A special thank you to the MacNamara Family, our Cocktail Reception sponsor, for making such a meaningful start to the evening possible—bringing our community of supporters together in celebration of brighter futures for children and youth across our city.

To view more photos of the evening, head to the link in our bio 🔗

29/04/2026

28/04/2026

Cheers to our incredible Co-Chairs, Marissa and Moez Kassam 🥂

Their leadership, dedication, and hard work helped bring an inspiring evening to life in support of Toronto Public Library's After School programs and initiatives. We’re so grateful for everything they did together with an outstanding volunteer committee to make this year’s gala possible. 💙📚

24/04/2026

What a bright and brilliant night ✨ Together, we raised $1,055,213 in support of —fueling bright and shiny futures across our city. Thank you to our incredible donors, sponsors, committee, staff, and volunteers for making shine.

22/04/2026

A new chapter begins tomorrow…

Can you guess this year's theme? ✨🌟🪩🌠:🏆