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Tue - Sat 10:00a - 6:00p
Sunday 10:00a - 4:00p
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3311 COUNTY ROAD 101
SUITE 4
WAYZATA MN 55391
952-217-5682

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

Thu, Jun 25
2026 Summer Reading & Activity Club - June 25th - Poetry
The Thinking Spot
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Jun 25, 2026, 5:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Summer Reading & Activity Club for all ages!
Wed, Jul 01
Toddler Tales - Dance with Me - July 2026
The Thinking Spot
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Jul 01, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Special edition of Toddler Storytime in partnership with Dance West Studios!
Fri, Jul 03
Read with Mata - July 3rd
The Thinking Spot
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Jul 03, 2026, 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)
Thu, Jul 09
2026 Summer Reading & Activity Club - July 9th - History
The Thinking Spot
Details
Jul 09, 2026, 5:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Summer Reading & Activity Club for all ages!
Fri, Jul 17
Read with Mata - July 17th
The Thinking Spot
Details
Jul 17, 2026, 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)
Sun, Jul 19
Science Sunday - July 2026
The Thinking Spot
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Jul 19, 2026, 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!
Thu, Jul 23
2026 Summer Reading & Activity Club - July 23rd - Nonfiction
The Thinking Spot
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Jul 23, 2026, 5:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Summer Reading & Activity Club for all ages!
Sun, Jul 26
A2D Academy Book Reading - Our Rainbow Of Emotions!
The Thinking Spot
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Jul 26, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
55 Kids’ Inspiring Journeys Through their Emotions!
Fri, Jul 31
Read with Mata - July 31st
The Thinking Spot
Details
Jul 31, 2026, 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)
Thu, Aug 06
What's Next Book Club - Ecocivilization
The Thinking Spot
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Aug 06, 2026, 5:30 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Part book club, part community of practice, we hope you will join us in answering "What comes next" and related questions.
Fri, Aug 07
Read with Mata - Aug 7th
The Thinking Spot
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Aug 07, 2026, 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)
Thu, Aug 13
2026 Summer Reading & Activity Club - Aug 13th - Mystery
The Thinking Spot
Details
Aug 13, 2026, 5:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Summer Reading & Activity Club for all ages!
Fri, Aug 21
Read with Mata - Aug 21st
The Thinking Spot
Details
Aug 21, 2026, 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)
Thu, Aug 27
2026 Summer Reading & Activity Club - Aug 27th - Pajama Party
The Thinking Spot
Details
Aug 27, 2026, 5:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Summer Reading & Activity Club for all ages!
Sat, Oct 24
MN STEM Book Festival - 2026
The Bakken Museum
Details
Oct 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The Bakken Museum, 3537 Zenith Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55416, USA
2nd Annual STEM Book Festival!