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

Learn to Play Mahjong Day 2
2026-01-28 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
You must attend Day 1 to participate in Day 2.

Not Your Mother's Book Club - Trees
2026-01-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us at the Café to discuss Trees by Percival Everett.
As always, book club books are 20% off at Happy Medium Books Café!

Mahjong Meet Ups
2026-01-26 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-19 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-12 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
2026-01-26 10:30 - 12:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
This is a 2 day class for Mahjong Beginners.
$50 covers the 2 – 2 hour classes on Monday, January 26th and Wednesday, January 28th from 10:30-12:30
Includes the 2025 National Mahjong Card.

Make Your Own Mini Book Jar
2026-01-25 13:30 - 15:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Looking for a unique way to show off your favorite books, to display your e-book and audio reads, or to select the next book on your TBR? Join us to create a personalized mini-book jar to display your reads. You will decorate your choice of jar with stickers or by glass etching and then make the mini-books to fill your jar. No art skills required.
Each ticket includes the option of getting a personalized set of book covers. Your book request list must be submitted by January 16th to TheCraftyLibraryCo@gmail.com. If you do not submit a list, covers of the most popular books from all genres will be available for you to choose at the event.
Does your list have more than 50 books? Additional book blanks and book covers are available to add-on to your ticket. 🎟️ Tickets are $35 each or Buy 3, Get 1 Free. What’s Included: • 🫙 Glass jar with a lid (jar options hold 25, 50, 75 or 100 mini-books) • 📚 50 mini-book cover stickers • 💕 50 mini-book blanks (1″x1.5″) • 🔗 Link to our mini-book cover template (to make more books on your own) • 💚 Step-by-step guidance in a warm, welcoming creative community Perfect For: book clubs, hanging out with friends, solo creatives or anyone craving a cozy, low-pressure afternoon Why You’ll Love It: • Beginner-friendly — leave with a jar of your favorite reads • Relaxed, social atmosphere in a local bookstore • Limited spots — advance tickets recommended 🧑‍🎨 Ages 12+

Build Your Own Book Nook
2026-01-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Build your own Book Nook at Happy Medium Books Café!
$50 registration will reserve your table for one Book nook for you and up to 3 friends!

Happy Little Melodies Saturday Mornings
2026-01-24 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-10 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

Women in Tech & Business
2026-01-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us at the cafe for this free networking event for Jacksonville women in tech and business.

Happy Little Melodies 10am class
2026-01-22 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-15 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-08 10:00 - 10:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States

Happy Little Melodies
2026-01-22 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-01-15 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-01-08 09:00 - 09:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States

Sci-fi Book Club The Hitchhicker's Guide to the Galaxy
2026-01-21 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 Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
As always, Book Club Books are 20% off at Happy Medium Books Café

Wine Date with a Book - Eight Hundred Grapes
2026-01-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Cork Thyme @ All Spiced up Avondale, 3543 St Johns Ave, Jacksonville, FL, 32205
Join us at Cork Thyme at All Spiced Up in Avondale as we discuss Eight Hundred Grapes by Laura Dave.
As always, Book Club Books are 20% off at Happy Medium Books Café

Happy Medium Book Club - Theo of Golden
2026-01-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us at the cafe as we discuss Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
As always, Book Club Books are 20% off at Happy Medium Books Café

First Coast Horror Book Club
2026-01-20 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 Lesser Dead by Christopher Beulman.
As always, Book Club Books are 20% off at Happy Medium Books Café

Algorithm Proof Social Media
2026-01-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Learn to Create a Full Year of Social Media Posts in One Day
Join Elizabeth Pampalone, Author of Do This First, for a bold, practical talk on building an algorithm-proof social strategy that keeps your business visible no matter how the algorithms change.
Book Signing and Q&A with the author.

Sip & Swirl: Wine Infused Watercolor Workshop
2026-01-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
🍷 Sip & Swirl: Wine-Infused Watercolor Workshop 🍇
Join watercolor artist Teresa Cook for a unique and playful painting experience where wine becomes both the medium and the muse! In this creative workshop, we’ll paint using actual Cabernet, Sweet Red, and Merlot alongside traditional watercolors to explore rich stains, flowing textures, and warm, earthy hues that only wine can create.
Participants will enjoy:
🎨 Wine Painting Techniques – Learn how different wines react on paper, how to layer wine with watercolor, and how to create beautiful washes, textures, and expressive marks.
🍷 Sip While You Paint – Enjoy tasting the same wines you’re painting with as you loosen up, relax, and let creativity flow.
🖼️ A Finished Wine-Washed Artwork – Leave with your own expressive wine-infused painting, full of character and story.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced artist looking for a fresh twist, this workshop blends art, atmosphere, and a little bit of magic. Grab a friend, uncork your inspiration, and join us for an unforgettable creative night!

Park After Dark
2026-01-15 18:00 - 21:00 | FL

Yarning
2026-01-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Whether you knit or crochet, come out and meet up with fellow ‘Yarners’ at Happy Medium.
All levels welcome!

TBR Bingo
2026-01-14 19:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Looking to add to your TBR (To Be Read) Pile?

Join us at the café for 2025 TBR Bingo.
Have fun and find your next great read! Fun and Prizes!
$8 registration required.

Mystery Thrilling Book Club - The Frozen River
2026-01-13 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 Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.
As always, Book Club Books are 20% off at Happy Medium Books Café

Second Sunday with Authors and Poets
2026-01-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us Sunday afternoon at the café to enjoy the works of Rev. Rebecca J Craig,
Rev. Rebecca J. Craig is an ELCA pastor, artist, and former Disney Feature Animation story developer. A graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Journalism) and Luther Seminary (M.Div) she brings a rich storytelling background to her ministry. She is author of “Once Upon a Nightmare: Through the Looking Glass of Narcissistic Abuse,” “Through Her Eyes: Biblical Women Speak” and illustrator of the children’s book, “Monty: A Tale of No Tail” by A.H. Kay. She currently serves as the lead pastor at Crossroad Lutheran Church in Fleming Island, FL.
No Preregistration required.

Manifest 2026 DIY Vision Board
2026-01-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us at Happy Medium to create your own vision board for 2026!
All supplies provided and cafe drink is included with $25 registration.

Reading Sprints
2026-01-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us at Happy Medium for a night of Reading Sprints!
What are Reading Sprints?
It is a style of reading that focuses on reading productivity. Similar toThe Pomodoro Technique for learning.
Everyone gathers with their individually selected titles and we spend time chatting, getting drinks and snacks, etc…
Once everyone is settled,
we set a timer for 20 minutes. everybody reads silently until that timer is finished.
5-10 minute stretch break, or time to chat…
Repeat!
We plan on 4 cycles of reading and when we are done, you have read 180 minutes of reading!
