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June 9, 2025

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Date: June 9, 2025

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Happy Medium Books Cafe

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Happy Medium Books Cafe
2724 Park St
Jacksonville, FL 32205 United States + Google Map

« Second Sunday with Brad & Darlyn Kuhn
The Thrilling Book Club – The Sundown Motel »

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A woman owned new and gently used Indie Bookstore Café located in historic Riverside/Avondale, Jacksonville,FL
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Join us for another watercolor class from the amaz

Join us for another watercolor class from the amazing Teresa Cook!

Explore the expressive possibilities of watercolor on Yupo, a synthetic, non-absorbent surface that transforms the way pigment moves, lifts, and layers. In this 2-hour workshop, artist Teresa Cook will guide students through foundational techniques unique to Yupo, including floating washes, controlled lifting, texture creation, and layering for depth.

Participants will begin with guided experimentation to understand how watercolor behaves differently on this surface before developing a finished urban-inspired composition focused on light, value, and atmosphere. Teresa will demonstrate how to use contrast and simplified architectural forms to create dimension and visual impact — emphasizing both control and creative surrender.

This workshop is designed for both beginners and intermediate artists. Beginners will build confidence through shape and value, while more experienced painters can explore perspective, glazing, and atmospheric depth.

Students will leave with:
    •    A stronger understanding of watercolor on Yupo
    •    Techniques for correcting and lifting pigment
    •    A completed painting focused on light and structure
    •    Greater confidence in expressive mark-making

All supplies provided unless otherwise noted.

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We are so excited to be a part of Tenikka's Books

We are so excited to be a part of Tenikka's Books for Kids Book Drive this year.

During #TB4K, books are collected children from birth to 18-years-old. All the books collected during Tenikka’s Books for Kids are given to kids who participate in the Jacksonville Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, at no cost to the children or their families. Since its launch in 2018, #TB4K has put more than 40,000 free books in the hands of local children.

You may drop off books to donate at Happy Medium or purchase a new of gently used book at Happy Medium for donation.

#TB4K #jacksonvillepubliclibrary #summerreadingprogram #jacksonvilleflorida

Looking for an alternative to Amazon-owned Audible

Looking for an alternative to Amazon-owned Audible? Check out @librofm—every audiobook purchase supports our bookshop! Plus, they’re employee-owned, a Certified B Corp, and DRM-free (you own your audiobooks). Head to the link in bio to learn more and use code SWITCH to get two bonus audiobook credits when you sign up for a one-credit per month membership.* LINK TO SUPPORT HAPPY MEDIUM BOOKS CAFE IN BIO! *Offer is only valid on one-credit per month plans and not eligible for member restarts. #audiobooks #audiobooklovers #librofm #indiebookstore

We are excited to announce next month's book 'Circ

We are excited to announce next month's book 'Circe' by Madeline Miller for our next "A Seat at Our Table' Book Club.

If you did not attend February's discussion of The Vanishing Half, it was such a success we are making it a regular thing.

Circe was chosen because March is Woman's History Month and Circe is a feminist, mythic retelling of the life of the misunderstood sorceress from Homer's Odyssey.

Pick up your book today at Happy Medium Books Cafe for 20% off and join us March 31st!

#aseatatourtable #bookclubjacksonville #bookclubs #circe #madelinemiller

**DATE CHANGE! Please note that we have had to mo

**DATE CHANGE!

Please note that we have had to move the Cook The Books Event to April 18th.

#cookthebooks #cookbookclub #Jacksonvilleflorida #riversideavondale #indiebookstore

The Jax Gallery Brunch Hop is on! Come by and enjo

The Jax Gallery Brunch Hop is on! Come by and enjoy some snacks and beverages, while watching Lisa Lofton do her thing. Cookie Davis's work is on display, among many other local favorites.

It's a beautiful day for a hop!
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Thank you for everyone that came out to our Not Yo

Thank you for everyone that came out to our Not Your Mother's discussion for Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy! Such a fantastic conversation and a wonderful time to spend with our community!

See you all at the next one!

#bookclubs #indiebookstore #904jax #thingstodoinriverside

March Newsletter is here! Happy Medium Books Café

March Newsletter is here! Happy Medium Books Café is excited to announce a month filled with enriching events! Join us for the Jax Gallery Brunch Hop featuring the talented Cookie Davis, or engage with authors like Nicole Mikell and Wayne Wood at their book launches. Don’t miss our Reading Sprints for those looking to rekindle their love for reading! Plus, explore Montessori education stories and join our Mahjong classes. #HappyMedium #BookLaunch #CommunityEvents #MarchActivities #ArtAndAuthors

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Historic Riverside @ Park & King - 2724 Park Street - Jacksonville, FL 32205
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