RetroSuburbia book club at Kingston Library

Event Details

Date: 14 October 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Location: Kingston Library

Event Description

Meet like-minded people as we chat about gardening, sustainability and community.

Topics will focus on some of the fantastic information provided in RetroSuburbia: the downshifter's guide to a resilient future.

The book club is hosted by Jo Gamage, a local permaculturist based in Kingborough.

Meets on the second Wednesday of the month.


Join us from 5:30 pm for 6 pm start.

Please note the library closes at 6pm. If you arrive late, knock on the main doors and Jo will let you in.

Ages 25-64

Ages 65+

Parking:

• Maximum 2 hour stay at the library

• Parking in Channel Court shopping complex is maximum 3 hours.


To ensure a successful event, please:

• Let us know if you can’t attend so we can give your place to someone else

• Don't attend if you are unwell

• Follow hygiene practices eg. hand sanitising

• Let us know if you have any support needs or if a support person will be coming with you.


Accessibility:

• 2 permit mobility parking spaces next to the library - 2 hour parking limits

• Level access, automatic entrance doors, wide doorways and aisles for wheelchairs

• Accessible toilet with a change table for children

• Parenting room in Channel Court shopping centre next to the library.


Please contact us if you need more information about this program:

• Kingston Library on (03) 6165 6208

• kingston.library@libraries.tas.gov.au


By registering for a Libraries Tasmania event, you agree to follow our policies – including the Responsible Conduct Policy and Safeguarding Children Policy. Thank you for helping keep our spaces safe and respectful for everyone.

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