Chelsea Residents Form 'Book Brigade' to Relocate 9,100 Books in Two Hours

The community effort successfully moved Serendipity Books to its new location, with the store set to reopen within two weeks.

Around 300 Chelsea residents formed a human chain to move 9,100 books from Serendipity Books' old location to its new storefront, one block away.
The event, known as the 'book brigade,' took just under two hours and involved passing books directly to their new shelves in alphabetical order.
Owner Michelle Tuplin announced the move in January, sparking significant community interest and participation.
The effort highlighted Chelsea's strong sense of community, with residents expressing pride in their collective achievement.
The new Serendipity Books location is expected to open within the next two weeks, continuing its legacy as a local institution since 1997.