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Tue - Sat 10:00a - 6:00p
Sunday 10:00a - 4:00p
Monday Closed

3311 COUNTY ROAD 101
SUITE 4
WAYZATA MN 55391
952-217-5682

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What is The Thinking Spot?

A unique community gathering place for exploring and interacting with science.

A bookstore of curated science-themed books and gifts for adults and children.

A place where you can engage with local scientists and other thoughtful members of the community.

A place where everyone can attend events and workshops that ignite an enthusiasm for science.

books * science * learning

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Upcoming Events

Sun, Apr 06
Yoga For The Mind - Mind-Gut-Immune Connection
The Thinking Spot
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Apr 06, 2025, 2:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
First session for Mind-Gut-Immune Connection by Dr. Emeran Meyer
Wed, Apr 09
Toddler Tales - Apr 9th
The Thinking Spot
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Apr 09, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Bring those babies and toddlers along! We will read a book, sing and dance and get them moving and grooving!
Thu, Apr 10
Coding Club - Apr 10th
The Thinking Spot
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Apr 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
After-school Coding Club for Ages 7-10. Individual sessions.
Thu, Apr 10
Escape From A Bookstore
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Apr 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
An Escape Room - in a bookstore! Solve puzzles - literary and sciency - to get to the goal! Win prizes!
Sat, Apr 12
Better Earth Club with Angie Hong
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Apr 12, 2025, 3:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Cross between a Bookclub and an Author event! With special guest - Author and water conservationist- Angie Hong
Sun, Apr 13
Fiction Bookclub - Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
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Apr 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Book club meeting - "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin!
Sun, Apr 13
Nature Bookclub - Nature's Best Hope
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Apr 13, 2025, 4:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Nature Book Club meeting - "Nature's Best Hope" by Doug Tallamy of Homegrown National Park fame!
Thu, Apr 17
Coding Club - Apr 17th
The Thinking Spot
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Apr 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
After-school Coding Club for Ages 7-10. Individual sessions.
Fri, Apr 18
Read with Mata - Apr 18
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Apr 18, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Come read to Mata - a part of the Community Animal Visit program by A Bond Between (formerly Secondhand Hounds)
Sat, Apr 19
Science Saturday - Apr 2025
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Apr 19, 2025, 10:30 AM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
A morning of science activity, story time and all-around fun for the pre-school age kids!
Sat, Apr 19
Honeymoons - Ashley Shelby with Don Shelby
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Apr 19, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Author Event with Ashley Shelby in conversation with Don Shelby (retired WCCO anchor) !
Sun, Apr 20
Science Sunday - Apr2025
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Apr 20, 2025, 10:30 AM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
A morning of science activity, story time and all-around fun for the pre-school age kids!
Sun, Apr 20
New Adult Book Club - When Angels left the old country
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Apr 20, 2025, 2:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
A Book Club for New Adults (18 to 34)
Sat, Apr 26
Independent Book Store Day 2025
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Apr 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
One Day. Fifty States. Hundreds Of Bookstores. Join the Celebration! Twin Cities Passport Stamping April 23-27 2025!
Wed, Apr 30
Toddler Tales - Apr 30th
The Thinking Spot
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Apr 30, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Bring those babies and toddlers along! We will read a book, sing and dance and get them moving and grooving!
Thu, May 01
Coding Club - May 1st
The Thinking Spot
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May 01, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
After-school Coding Club for Ages 7-10. Individual sessions.
Sat, May 03
Better Earth Club with Anna Farro Henderson
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May 03, 2025, 3:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Cross between a Bookclub and an Author event! With special guest - Author and Scientist - Anna Farro Henderson!
Sun, Oct 12
MN STEM Book Festival
The Bakken Museum
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Oct 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Bakken Museum, 3537 Zenith Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55416, USA
Minnesota's First Annual STEM Book Festival!