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

Stitch 'n Stories: Bookish Embroidery Workshop
2026-05-31 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Want to create an embroidered memory of your reading… a wearable reading or tote journal?
This Bookish Embroidery workshop is just for you!
Join us at the cafe and either:
a. Bring a sweatshirt or tote you would like to embroider.
b. Purchase a Happy Medium tote at a discounted price to embroider.
We’ll supply the rest!

Pop up Author Event with Amanda Houghton
2026-05-30 11:00 - 14:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States

Happy Little Melodies
2026-05-28 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-21 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-14 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-07 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

A Seat At Our Table
2026-05-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us at the café as we discuss Pachinko by Min Jin Lee.
As always, Happy Medium book club books are 20% off at Happy Medium Books Café.

Not Your Mother's Book Club
2026-05-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us at the cafe as we discuss Molka by Monika Kim.
As always, Happy Medium Book Club Books are 20% off at Happy Medium.
Bring a friend or make new ones!

Mahjong Meet Ups
2026-05-25 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-18 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-11 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.

Pop up Author Event- Rachel Lover
2026-05-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States

Park After Dark
2026-05-21 18:00 - 21:00 | FL

Yarning
2026-05-21 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join other Yarners at the cafe with your knitting or crochet project.
Bring a friend or make new ones.
All are welcome!

Wine Date With a Book
2026-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Cork Thyme @ All Spiced up Avondale, 3543 St Johns Ave, Jacksonville, FL, 32205
Join us at Cork Thyme at All Spiced Up in Avondale to discuss These Tangled Vines by Julianne MacLean.
As always, Happy Medium Book Club books are 20% off at Happy Medium Books Café.
No sign up needed, just show up.
Bring a friend, or make new ones!

Learn to Play Mahjong Night Class Day 2
2026-05-20 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.

Happy Medium Book Club
2026-05-20 10:30 - 23:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us at the café as we discuss Leave Your Mess at Home by Tolani Akinola.
As always, Happy Medium Book Club Books are 20% off at Happy Medium Books Café
No sign ups needed, just show up.
Bring a friend, or make new ones!

Scifi Book Club
2026-05-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us at the café as we discuss The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler.
As always, Happy Medium Book Club books are 20% off at Happy Medium.
No sign up, just show up.
Bring a friend or make a new one!

Learn to Play Mahjong Night Class
2026-05-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
This is a 2 day, 2 hour class. Participants will get the 2026 American Mahjong Card.

Italian Cooking Class
2026-05-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Spend an afternoon with Diana, a passionate cook and expert in Italian cuisine, as she guides you through the delightful process of making Homemade Ravioli from scratch. This immersive experience promises not only to teach you the art of crafting these delicious pasta pockets but also to share cherished family traditions passed down through generations. As you roll out the dough and fill it with a variety of mouth-watering ingredients, you’ll learn the significance of each step in the process as Diana recounts how her grandmother taught her these time-honored techniques in their cozy kitchen.
During this hands-on workshop, you will not only master the technique of creating the perfect ravioli dough but also explore the various fillings that can be used. Diana will provide tips for balancing flavors and achieving the ideal texture, ensuring your ravioli is both delicious and authentic.
In addition to the ravioli, you will also learn how to prepare two traditional sauces that complement the pasta beautifully, each with its unique flavor profile. Diana will share her grandmother’s secrets for achieving the perfect consistency and depth of flavor in each sauce, elevating your homemade ravioli to a whole new level.

This culinary adventure will not only enhance your cooking skills but also deepen your appreciation for Italian cuisine and the love that goes into every dish. By the end of the afternoon, you will have created a meal that is not just food but a heartfelt tribute to family traditions, ready to be shared with friends and loved ones. Join Diana for this unforgettable experience, where you will leave not only with newfound skills but also with a sense of connection to Italy’s rich culinary heritage. The class includes dinner.

Menu:

Homemade spinach and Ricotta Ravioli
Nonna’s Tomato Sauce
(Nonna’s Recipe!)
Brown Butter and Sage
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The ticket covers a 2.5-hour cooking class, ingredients, materials, and a meal for either dinner or lunch.

Pop up Author Event with RC Perry
2026-05-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Swing by Happy Medium to meet RC Perry, author of From the Ashes.

Mahjong After Dark
2026-05-14 18:00 - 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.

Dungeon Crawler Carl Trivia Night
2026-05-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Get your seat now for Dungeon Crawler Carl Trivia Night!
$35 includes your night of fun AND new released Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 8 – A PARADE OF HORRIBLES
or $20 for your night of fun!
Play to win The Dungeon Crawler Carl SUPER SWAG BAG!

Learn to Play Mahjong Day 2
2026-05-13 10:30 - 12:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Must have attended Day 1 class.

Thrilling Boolk Club
2026-05-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us at the cafe as we discuss My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix.
As always, Happy Medium Book Club Books are 20% off at Happy Medium.
No sign up needed, just show up.
Bring a friend, or make a new one!

BookTalk with Tia Levings
2026-05-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us at Happy Medium Books Café for an evening with Tia Levings as she discusses her new release – I Belong to Me.

TIA LEVINGS writes about the realities of Christian fundamentalism, evangelical patriarchy, and religious trauma. She is also a podcaster, speaker, and content strategist. She’s been quoted in Salon, Newsweek, and the Huff Post, and appeared in the hit Amazon docu-series, Shiny Happy People. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, she is mom to four incredible adults and loves to travel, hike, paint, and daydream. Find her on social media @TiaLevingsWriter. I Belong to Me is her follow-up to her best selling memoir, A Well-Trained Wife.
Reservations Required, Tickets are Free.

Learn to Play Mahjong
2026-05-11 10:30 - 12:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States

Mother’s Day Book Page Flowers: A Cozy Creative Workshop with Lyndsay Talbott
2026-05-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a cozy, creative experience where you’ll learn how to turn vintage book pages into beautiful, handcrafted flowers
In this 2-hour workshop, Lyndsay will guide you step-by-step through shaping and assembling delicate paper blooms using simple techniques and pre-cut materials. You’ll begin with a guided demonstration, then create your own set of flowers to take home.
Perfect for beginners, this workshop is designed to be relaxing, meaningful, and fun—whether you come with your mom, bring a friend, or treat yourself to a creative afternoon.
Participants will leave with:
• A set of handmade book page flowers
• Techniques to recreate them at home
• A beautiful, meaningful piece to display or gift
Workshop price: $35 per person
Vases are not included, but you are encouraged to bring your own if you’d like to arrange your flowers during the workshop.
All materials are included.
Limited spots available.

Pop up Author Event with Rhonda Goodall
2026-05-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Come by and meet Children’s author Rhonda Goodall, creator of Frizzle!
