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

Indie Bookfair
2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Happy Medium Books Cafe, 2724 Park St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Meet local authors Peggy Harrell, Dorothy Fletcher, Doug Johnson, and Jim Draper.

Yarning at Happy Medium
2025-12-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-13 17:00 - 19:00
Do you crochet, knit, or just like to hang out with those who do? Join us at Happy Medium for Yarning! New 5pm time! No experience required!

Learn to Play Mahjong Day 2
2025-12-03 10:30 - 12:30
Participants must have been to Learn to Play Mahjong Day 1 on December 1st.

Learn to Play Mahjong
2025-12-01 10:30
This is a 2 day class for Mahjong Beginners.
$50 covers the 2 – 2 hour classes on Monday, December 1st and Wednesday, December 3rd from 10:30-12:30 Includes the 2025 National Mahjong Card.

Artist Step Glen Ducase
2025-11-30 11:00 - 14:00
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.

Small Business Saturday
2025-11-29 08:00 - 20:00
Join us as we celebrate and support small businesses!
Deals, Raffles, specials all day long!
Extended hours 8am-8pm!

BLACK FRIDAY
2025-11-28 09:00 - 19:00
SHOP SMALL this holiday season. Take advantage of huge holiday promotions and have fun while you are at it!

Not Your Mother's Book Club - Girl Dinner
2025-11-25 19:00 - 20:30
Join us at the café as we discuss Girl Dinner by Olivie Blake.
As always, book club books are 20% off at Happy Medium

Homemade Classic Ravioli Class
2025-11-23 14:00 - 16:00
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 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 ravioli dough but also explore the various fillings that can be used. Diana will provide tips on balancing flavors and achieving the ideal texture, ensuring that your ravioli will be 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 the rich culinary heritage of Italy. The class with conclude with dinner.

Menu:
Homemade spinach and Ricotta Ravioli
Nonna’s Tomato Sauce
Brown Butter and Sage

Sci Fi Book Club - Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:30
Join us at the Café as we discuss Matt Dinniman’s best selling book Dungeon Crawler Carl.
As always, Book Club Books are 20% off at Happy Medium Books Café.

Happy Little Melodies
2025-11-20 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-11-20 09:00 - 09:30, 2025-11-15 10:00 - 22:30, 2025-11-13 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-11-13 09:00 - 09:30, 2025-11-06 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-11-06 09:00 - 09:30
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 @ Cork Thyme at All Spiced Up
2025-11-19 19:00 - 20:30
Join us as we discuss
Tangled Vines: Greed, Murder, Obsession, and an Arsonist in the Vineyards of California
by Frances Dinkelspiel…
and taste some amazing wine!
*Wine tasting optional
($10 paid at Cork Thyme at the event)
** Great Discussion – FREE!
*** Books are 20% off at Happy Medium and
Cork Thyme & All Spiced up!

Happy Medium Book Club - How to Read a Book
2025-11-19 10:30 - 11:30
Join us at the café as we discuss How to Read a Book by Monica Wood.
As always, book club books are 20% off at Happy Medium Books Café.

First Coast Horror Book Club
2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:30
Join us at the café as we discuss Mongrels by Stephen Graham Jones.
As always, Book Club Books are 20% off at Happy Medium Books Café!

BookTalk with author Dorothy Fletcher
2025-11-16 14:00 - 16:00
Join us at Happy Medium as we celebrate Dorothy Fletcher’s newest book, The Chambermaid.
In 2007, Dorothy K. Fletcher retired after 35 years of teaching English in Jacksonville, Florida, and she discovered life as a writer. With her poetry already appearing in 78 literary journals, magazines, and anthologies, and her articles appearing in national markets like the Christian Science Monitor, she became a monthly columnist for the Community Sun Section portion of the Florida Times-Union.
Books are available for purchase at Happy Medium Books Café.

Books and Brews
2025-11-16 11:00 - 13:00
Come celebrate with us at @happy_medium_books November 16th with delicious coffee, amazing friends, lots of books and maybe even some cake 👀
Cheers to one year, xoxo!! 🫶🏻

Paper Quill Holiday Workshop
2025-11-15 15:00 - 17:00
Join us at Happy Medium for a Paper quill class. All supplies are provided and you will go home with a finished holiday card and tag, and the knowledge to make more!

Learn to Play Mahjong Day 2
2025-11-12 10:30 - 12:30
You must have attended Day 1 on Monday, November 10th to attend Day 2.

Thrilling Book Club
2025-11-11 19:00 - 20:30
Join us at the cafe as we discuss My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing.
As always, Book Club Books are 20% off at Happy Medium Books Café

Learn to Play Mahjong Day 1 (NIGHT CLASSES)
2025-11-10 18:00 - 20:00
This is a 2 day class for Mahjong Beginners.
$50 covers the 2 – 2 hour classes on Monday, November 10th and Wednesday, November 12th 6pm – includes the 2025 National Mahjong Card.

Second Sunday with Authors and Poets
2025-11-09 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for an afternoon of poetry at Happy Medium!
Eliot Kersgaard (they/she), currently living in Jacksonville, Florida, is a lifelong writer and educator. She is inspired by life’s everyday moments, the patterns and details of our living planet, and the many flavored connections between people. Eliot has produced and self-published a children’s activity book (2017) and a collection of poetry (2023). She was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2024 and is working on a novel, which treats themes of unlearning, gender, sexuality, and the many ways we struggle toward self actualization and self acceptance.
R.B. Says is a local poet and singer-songwriter here in Jacksonville, FL. Like many folks in their early twenties, he grapples with life’s deeper questions: “Who am I? Where do I fit in this world?” As a result, his poems and songs reflect this coming-of-age spar with an emerging self that many of us know well. Community and meaningful connection to others are the pillars of R.B.’s world. He can be found sipping coffee and collaborating with other local artists at Solune Coffee in Riverside and strumming his green guitar at various open mics around town.
Brooks Decker is a writer, artist, and mental health professional. Originally from Atlanta, she is enjoying Jacksonville for now. Her writing has been featured in a couple local anthologies, and her first chapbook, Purge & Bloom, was released in 2023 by Quillkeepers Press.

Pinedale Elementary School Spirit Event
2025-11-06 15:00 - 20:00
Support Pinedale Elementary! Between 3-8pm, 20% of Happy Medium proceeds will be donated to Pinedale Elementary School.

Silent Book Club of Metro Jax
2025-11-05 19:00 - 20:30
This is a great opportunity to join a book club where you can read exactly what you want. Bring a friend or meet someone new!
