Best bookstore café in Jacksonville, FL | Happy Medium Books Café

Bookish Embroidery
2026-07-11 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us for a cozy, bookish stitching at Happy Medium Books Cafe.

Whether you’re deep in your latest romantasy read or just love the charm of handmade pieces, this embroidery workshop is the perfect creative escape.
In this beginners embroidery workshop, you’ll learn simple hand embroidery techniques while creating your own book-inspired design- perfect for stitching onto your tote bag, sweatshirt, or any garment you love. Bring your own piece to embroider on or purchase an item at the coffee shop.
*what makes this workshop special
You’ll get to choose 3 designs from a curated collection of 15 booktok-inspired patterns. Mix, match, and make uniquely yours.
*What to expect

Step by step guidance on beginner embroidery stitches (backstitch and satin stitch)
Curated selection of designs to choose from
relaxed, social atmosphere with fellow readers & creatives

*What to bring
A garment or fabric item you’d like to embroider on (tote bag, sweatshirt, etc). If you don’t bring an item, there will be items available for purchase when you arrive.
No experience needed- just bring yourself, your garment/bag, and get read for a creative night out.

Mahjong Meet Ups
2026-07-13 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-20 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-27 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-03 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-10 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
If you KNOW how to play Mahjong and are wanting to meet up and play, this is for you!
Join our group and get our Group Me notifications about upcoming Meet Ups.
Contact the store to get on our list!
All skills welcome.
Game and 2025 cards are provided.

Learn to Play Mahjong Day 1
2026-07-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
This is a 2 day class for Mahjong Beginners.
$75 covers the 2 – 2 hour classes on Tuesday, June 14th and Thursday, July 16th
Includes the 2026 National Mahjong Card.
*No refunds unless we are able to fill your seat.

Romance Book Club - The Love Hypothesis
2026-07-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us at the Cafe as we discuss this fake-dating, academia romance by Ali Hazelwood!
As always, Book Club Books are 20% off at Happy Medium Books Café.

Happy Medium Books Club - The Names
2026-07-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us as we discuss The Names by Florence Knapp.
As always, book cub books are 20% off at Happy Medium Books Café.

Wine Date with a Book
2026-07-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us at Cork Thyme at All Spiced up to discuss License to Thrill: Lily Bollinger by Rebecca Rosenberg.
As always, Book Club Books are 20% off at Happy Medium Books Café.

Happy Little Melodies
2026-07-16 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-23 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-30 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-08-06 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-08-13 10:00 - 10:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us for music, movement, and memory-making with your little one in this cozy, welcoming space!
Reserve your spot before they’re gone: www.musictherapynow.net/happylittlemelodies

Learn to Play Mahjong Day 2
2026-07-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Must have attended Learn to Play Mahjong Day 1.
Don’t forget your card!
*No refunds unless we are able to fill your seat.

Yarning
2026-07-16 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Bring your knitting, crocheting, needlepoint or whatever you are working on and join fellow yarners at Happy Medium.
Bring a friend or make some new ones!

Park After Dark
2026-07-16 18:00 - 21:00 | FL

Mahjong After Dark
2026-07-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Come join us at the cafe for a night of Mahjong!
Must bring your own card and already know how to play.

JAG Art Reception with Annelies Dykgraaf
2026-07-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States

Learn to Play Mahjong PM Class
2026-07-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
This is a 2 day class for Mahjong Beginners.
$85 covers the 2 – 2 hour classes on Tuesday, July 20th and 22nd
Includes the 2026 National Mahjong Card.
*No refunds unless we are able to fill your seat.

SciFi Book Club - Golden Son
2026-07-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us at the café as we discuss Golden Son By Pierce Brown.
As nalways, book club books are 20% off at Happy Medium Books Café.

ZINE Workshop
2026-07-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
If you love words, you need to understand zines. On Saturday, July 26th from 2-4 PM, @jax_comix_core will be showcasing the Library’s Zine Collection at @HappyMediumBooksCafe to show you just how easy it is to publish your own work.
It’s a ZINE IN!
And it is FREE!
I’ll be introducing the medium, breaking down distinct subgenres (from perzines to political tracts), and demonstrating tactical tools like the booklet stapler. We’ll have a table packed with free making materials so you can prototype your own writing into a neat 8-page folded format.
And I’m calling all zinesters who want to help to come do a LIVE zine read-aloud.
If you’re a local zinester or writer, come share your pages with a room of fellow creatives.

Learn to Play Mahjong PM Class
2026-07-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
This is a 2 day class for Mahjong Beginners.
$85 covers the 2 – 2 hour classes on Tuesday, July 27 & 30th.
Includes the 2026 National Mahjong Card.
*No refunds unless we are able to fill your seat.

Not Your Mother's Book Club - Enormous Wings
2026-07-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us at the café as we discuss Enormous Wings by Laurie Frankel.
As always, book club books are 20% off at Happy Medium Books Café,

A Seat at our Table Book Club
2026-07-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us at the cafe as we discuss The Foursome by Christina Baker Klein.
As always, Book Club Books are 20% off at Happy Medium books Café.
