Sunbury’s tiniest library is back better than ever after some local helpers chipped in to restore the space.
Located on a trail in the Kismet Creek Reserve behind Menzies Drive, The Kismet Community Free Library suffered damage during the recent storms.
As the original designer of the miniature reading space, Sunbury resident Lisa Kelly stepped up to get it back in working order.
Ms Kelly said the spot has always been a popular thoroughfare for the community.
“We’ve had a lot of things near this tree, its bit of a focal point, given its position beside the creek and the two walking trails,” she said.
In the past, Ms Kelly has decorated the space as a fairy tree with a playbox for children as well as creating a book of affirmations to help lift the spirits of those walking by.
“It was just something to share in the beginning, it became sort of a meeting spot,” she said.
“It’s just wonderful, I’ve met many people at that tree. During the last couple of years, a lot of people have felt isolated. But I felt that even if we were socially distanced, we could still have a place to meet and play.”
Oliver Lees
