A bookstore in Chelsea Michigan received a helping hand from hundreds of local residents for a recent move. Serendipity Books needed to transfer more than 9,000 books to a larger location without lengthy closure.
Instead of hiring professional movers for days, owner Michelle Tuplin turned to the community for assistance.
More than 300 volunteers responded, gathering on April 14. They formed a human conveyor belt stretching from the old location around the corner to the new space.
The chain of residents passed books hand-to-hand, moving the extensive inventory quickly.
The process took less than two hours to complete. All the books reportedly arrived in alphabetical order at the new site.
Volunteer Donna Zak described the event as a positive experience. finds helping hands
Tuplin expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support. The large turnout and efficiency were unexpected.
The new Serendipity Books location planned to open April 26, coinciding with Independent Bookstore Day. News of the Weird: Awesome people
"It was overwhelming," Tuplin said.
