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

Lit Chat with Terah Shelton Harris
2026-02-19 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | JPL Mandarin Branch, 3330 Kori Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32257, United States
We are so excited about Terah Shelton Harris’s LitChat in conversation with Madeline Martin this month and the Mandarin Branch of the Jacksonville Public Library.
This will be worth taking time out of your afternoon schedule!
Terah Shelton Harris is an author and former librarian, who now writes upmarket fiction with bittersweet endings. She is the author of One Summer in Savannah and Long After We Are Gone. Her books have been chosen as a Target Book Club pick, LibraryReads pick, Kobo Best Book, Together We Read pick, Publisher’s Marketplace Buzz Book, and a Goodreads Choice Awards nominee for Best Debut. Terah was also named Target’s first Author of the Year. Her third book, Where the Wildflowers Grow, will be published available for purchase at the event and at Happy Medium Books Café.
Interviewer Madeline Martin is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of historical fiction and historical romance with books translated into over twenty-five languages.
Event is free.
Please register in advance.

Learn to Play Mahjong Day 1
2026-02-19 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.
$75 covers the 2 – 2 hour classes on Thursday, February 19th from 10-30-12:30; and Monday, February 23rd from 10:30-12:30.
Includes the 2025 National Mahjong Card.

Happy Little Melodies
2026-02-19 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-02-19 09:00 - 09:30, 2026-02-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-05 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-02-05 09:00 - 09:30 | 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

Wine Date With A Book - The Merlot Murders
2026-02-18 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 to discuss The Merlot Murders by Ellen Crosby and have some delicious wine!
The book can be purchased at Happy Medium for 20% off.

Happy Medium Book Club - Hell of a Book
2026-02-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us ast the cafe as we discuss Hell of a Book by Jason Mott.
As always, book club books are 20% off at Happy Medium Books Café.

First Coast Horror Book Club - Brother
2026-02-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us at the cafe as we discuss Brother by Ania Ahlborn.
As always, book club books are 20% off at Happy Medium.

1st Coast Horror Book Club
2026-02-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States

Mahjong for Newbies
2026-02-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
MUST have a basic understanding of Mahjong. This is not lessons, but we will be playing Mahjong with a teacher present to answer questions and offer guidance.
Please bring your 2025 Mahjong Card.

Mahjong Meet Ups
2026-02-16 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-09 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-02 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.

Painted with Love: Handmade Watercolor Valentine Cards
2026-02-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Painted with Love: Handmade Watercolor Valentine’s Cards
Skip the store-bought cards this Valentine’s Day and create something heartfelt by hand.
In this relaxed, beginner-friendly watercolor workshop, you’ll paint 3–5 original Valentine’s Day cards using loose washes, simple florals, abstract hearts, and expressive line work. No drawing or watercolor experience is needed — this class is about slowing down, enjoying the process, and creating something meaningful.
Teresa Cook will guide you through easy watercolor techniques, provide inspiration prompts, and help you add personal details like lettering, symbols, or soft decorative accents. You’ll leave with finished cards ready to gift (or keep!), plus envelopes and the confidence to keep painting at home.
This workshop is perfect for:
• Couples looking for a creative date night
• Friends celebrating Galentine’s
• Moms and teens
• Anyone who loves meaningful, handmade gifts
All supplies are included. Just bring yourself and enjoy a cozy, creative Valentine’s experience.
✨ Come paint love, your way.

Romance Book Swap
2026-02-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Share the romance this Valentine’s Day and go home with your next read!
Bring 1-3 books that you would like to rehome. Write on a sticky note why you likes to book. Choose one to take home!

Yarning
2026-02-12 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!

Happy Little Valentines Music & Craft Class
2026-02-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-12 09:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Music Therapy Now and Jax Moms of Babies invite you to join us for a sweet Valentine celebration filled with music, movement, and connection at Happy Medium Books Café. Enjoy a 30-minute music class followed by a Valentine-themed craft. Drink included!

Romance Book Bingo
2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us at the Café for a night of fun reflecting on romance books new and old through Bingo!

Mystery/Thrilling Book Club - Symphony of Secrets
2026-02-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us at the Café as we discuss Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb.
As always, book club books are 20% off at Happy Medium Books Café.

Paper Play with Kellirae
2026-02-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Paper Play with Kellirae
Valentine edition
This workshop is for anyone who would like to demystify the art of paper Quilling, also known as paper filigree. Each participant will learn basic shapes and a few techniques to make and take home a Valentine’s Day card and bookmark of your own. You will also leave with tools, quilling paper, and a
‘shape sheet’ so you can keep quilling at home.
This is a beginner workshop.

Steph Glen Ducasse - One Line Artist Live Drawing
2026-02-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Stop by and meet one line artist Steph Glen Ducase and see how she creates her works of her art.
Steph’s artwork are for sale at Happy Medium Books Café.

Learn to Play Mahjong Day 2
2026-02-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Must have attended Day 1 on February 2nd to attend Day 2.

Silent Book Club of JAX
2026-02-04 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join other Book Lovers for an hour of silent reading.
7-7:30 grab a drink and chat a bit
7:30-8:30 Silent Reading

Learn to Play Mahjong Day 1
2026-02-02 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.
$50 covers the 2 – 2 hour classes on Monday, February 2 from 6-8pm and Thursday, February 5th from 6-8pm
Includes the 2025 National Mahjong Card.
