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

Learn to Play Mahjong
2025-09-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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 September 10th & 11th, 10am-12pm and includes the 2025 National Mahjong Card.

Mystery Thrilling Book Club The Final Act of Juliet Willoughby
2025-09-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us at Happy Medium to discuss The Final Act of Juliet Willoughby by Ellery Lloyd.
As always, book club books are 20% off at Happy Medium Books Café.

Italian Cooking Class
2025-09-07 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 GNOCCHI from scratch. This immersive experience promises not only to teach you the art of crafting these delicious pasta pockets but also to share the cherished family traditions that have been passed down through generations. As you roll out the dough and fill it with a variety of mouth-watering ingredients, you’ll learn about the significance of each step in the process, as Diana recounts stories of 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 GNOCCHI but also the best flours that can be used. Diana will provide tips on balancing flavors and achieving the ideal texture, ensuring that your gnocchi will be both delicious and authentic.
In addition to the gnocchi, 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 potato gnocchi 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 the rich culinary heritage of Italy. The class with conclude with dinner.

Menu:
Homemade potato gnocchi
Nonna’s Bolognese Sauce
Brown Butter and Sage

Special Storytime with Author Melissa Schultz
2025-09-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Special Storytime Event for the New School Year!
What if a secret signal could help your child feel closer to you, even when you’re apart?
Join us on Saturday, September 6 at 10:30 a.m. for Storytime with Melissa T. Shultz as she reads her heartwarming new picture book, What Will I Do if I Miss You? — perfect for children ages 3–6 and the grown-ups who love them.
Inspired by a real-life experience with her own son, Melissa’s story gives parents and little ones a simple, soothing way to ease separation anxiety.
After Storytime:
Book signing
Family activity
Handouts: Parent tip sheet, bookmarks, stickers!
Join us and help your child with the big feelings that can come with change. 💛

Storytime with Miss Dana
2025-09-05 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-08-29 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-08-22 10:30 - 11:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States

Happy Little Melodies
2025-09-04 11:00 - 14:30, 2025-09-04 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-09-04 08:00 - 17:00 | 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

Silent Book Club of Metro Jax
2025-09-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us for the Silent Book Club Metro Jax at Happy Medium Books Cafe! Get settled at 7 PM and dive into your own book quietly at 7:30 PM.
It’s the perfect chance to enjoy great stories, explore a local business, and connect with fellow book lovers. Everyone is welcome! See you on Wednesday, September 3rd!

Reading Sprints
2025-09-02 19:00 - 20:30 | 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 to
The 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!

Happy Little Melodies - Parent & Me Music Class
2025-08-30 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-08-28 10:00 - 22:30, 2025-08-28 09:00 - 09:30, 2025-08-23 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-08-21 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-08-21 09:00 - 09:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us for a morning of music, movement, and connection at Happy Medium Books Café!

Sci Fi Book Club - You Sexy Thing
2025-08-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join Us at the Cafe as we discuss You Sexy Thing by Cat Rambo.
As always, Book Club books are 20% off at Happy Medium Books Café.

BookTalk & Signing with David Gate - Writer/Poet
2025-08-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us at Happy Medium in conversation with David Gate, on tour with his new book “A Rebellion of Care.”

David Gate is a poet, writer and visual artist that hails from London, UK and now resides in the mist of the ancient Blue Ridge Mountains in Asheville, North Carolina.

His work centers around care for the individual (heart, mind, body & soul) and the nurture of community (culture, the earth & environment, the dignity of others and spiritual communities).

Happy Medium Book Club - The Light Pirate
2025-08-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us at Happy Medium to discuss The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton.
As always, book club books are 20% off at Happy Medium Books Café.

Not your Mother's Book Club - Be Gay Do Crime
2025-08-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us at Happy Medium to discuss Be Gay Do Crime.
As always, book club books are 20% off at Happy Medium Books Café.

Teresa Cook Book Launch
2025-08-23 11:00 - 14:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
We are so excited to celebrate Teresa’s debut Watercoloring Coloring Book! Join us Saturday to honor our talented friend.
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Park After Dark
2025-08-21 18:00 - 21:00 | FL

Wine Date With a Book - The Winemaker's Wife
2025-08-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Cork Thyme @ All Spiced up Avondale, 3543 St Johns Ave, Jacksonville, FL, 32205
Join us at the cafe as we discuss The Winemaker’s Wife by Kristin Harmel.
As always, book CLub Books are 20% off at Happy Medium Books Café!

Happy Medium Takes a Break
2025-08-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-14 08:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-13 08:00 - 18:00 | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Closed 8/11-8/17
See you back well rested!
