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Store Hours
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

What is The Thinking Spot?

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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.

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books * science * learning

Upcoming Events

  • Summer Bookmark Contest Signup
    Summer Bookmark Contest Signup
    Thu, Jun 12
    The Thinking Spot
    Jun 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – Aug 30, 2025, 6:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    Bookmark Contest by Age group - 4-7; 8-12
  • Summer Reading Signup
    Summer Reading Signup
    Thu, Jun 12
    The Thinking Spot
    Jun 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – Sep 12, 2025, 6:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    Summer Reading Club by Age group - 4-7, 8-12 or 13+
  • Science Sunday - Aug 2025
    Science Sunday - Aug 2025
    Sun, Aug 17
    The Thinking Spot
    Aug 17, 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!
  • Fiction Bookclub - Remarkably Bright Creatures
    Fiction Bookclub - Remarkably Bright Creatures
    Sun, Aug 17
    The Thinking Spot
    Aug 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    Book club meeting - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.
  • Coding Club - Aug 20
    Coding Club - Aug 20
    Wed, Aug 20
    The Thinking Spot
    Aug 20, 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.
  • Crafting Club - Aug 21
    Crafting Club - Aug 21
    Thu, Aug 21
    The Thinking Spot
    Aug 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    Join us for a relaxed, come-as-you-are gathering where creativity and community go hand in hand!
  • Read with Mata - Aug 22nd
    Read with Mata - Aug 22nd
    Fri, Aug 22
    The Thinking Spot
    Aug 22, 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)
  • Science Saturday - Aug 2025
    Science Saturday - Aug 2025
    Sat, Aug 23
    The Thinking Spot
    Aug 23, 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!
  • Teacher Appreciation Evening - 2025
    Teacher Appreciation Evening - 2025
    Tue, Aug 26
    The Thinking Spot
    Aug 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    Discounts, Giveaways and Heartfelt Thanks!
  • Coding Club - Aug 27
    Coding Club - Aug 27
    Wed, Aug 27
    The Thinking Spot
    Aug 27, 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.
  • Max Entropy - Author Visit - Megan Preston Meyer
    Max Entropy - Author Visit - Megan Preston Meyer
    Thu, Aug 28
    The Thinking Spot
    Aug 28, 2025, 5:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    Duluth Native Megan Preston will be back at The Spot for her new book Max Entropy and the avalanche!
  • New Adult Book Club - Everything is Tuberculosis
    New Adult Book Club - Everything is Tuberculosis
    Sat, Aug 30
    The Thinking Spot
    Aug 30, 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)
  • Toddler Tales - Dance with Me - Sep2025
    Toddler Tales - Dance with Me - Sep2025
    Wed, Sep 03
    The Thinking Spot
    Sep 03, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    Special edition of Toddler Tales in partnership with Dance West Studios!
  • Read with Mata - Sep 5th
    Read with Mata - Sep 5th
    Fri, Sep 05
    The Thinking Spot
    Sep 05, 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)
  • Camp Creative Compass
    Camp Creative Compass
    Tue, Sep 09
    The Thinking Spot
    Sep 09, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    Up-cycling and Second-hand Art Camp for kids ages 8-17 with Michelle Delta!
  • Nature Bookclub - Secret Lives of Bats
    Nature Bookclub - Secret Lives of Bats
    Sun, Sep 21
    The Thinking Spot
    Sep 21, 2025, 4:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    Nature Book Club meeting - "Secret Lives of Bats" by Merlin Tuttle
  • MN STEM Book Festival
    MN STEM Book Festival
    Sun, Oct 12
    The Bakken Museum
    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!
  • Women in Tech Book Club - Chief in Tech
    Women in Tech Book Club - Chief in Tech
    Sun, Oct 26
    The Thinking Spot
    Oct 26, 2025, 4:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    "Chief in Tech" - Book Club

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