5 Years, 500 Books

In honor of The Thinking Spot's 5 years in business, we are kicking off a campaign to collect 500 kids science books for donation to various non-profits around town!

$1,343.65 raised

Fundraising goal: $6,000

29 donations

26 days left!

22%

Amount

$10 Paperback reader

Paperback reader

$10

$15 Paperback Picture Book

Paperback Picture Book

$15

$20 Hardcover Picture Book

Hardcover Picture Book

$20

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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

Sun, Nov 08
Yoga For The Mind - Sleepless Ape
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Nov 08, 2026, 2:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
First session for Sleepless Ape
Sun, Nov 08
Nature Bookclub - Outsider Animals
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Nov 08, 2026, 4:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Nature Book Club meeting - "Outsider Animals" by MN Author Marlene Zuk.
Tue, Nov 10
World Science Day - 2026
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Nov 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Nov 10th is World Science Day! We are celebrating with a Science Open House!
Thu, Nov 12
Author Event - Matt Goldman - The Prohibited
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Nov 12, 2026, 6:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
"Prohibition’s moral ambiguities come to life in an appealing family drama." - Kirkus Reviews
Sat, Nov 14
Childrens Book Week - 2026
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Nov 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
It's Children's Book Week. New Dog Man book is out! We are celebrating by hosting a Dog Man/Cat Kid themed Party!
Sun, Nov 15
Fiction Bookclub - As You Wake, Break the Shell
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Nov 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Book club meeting - As You Wake, Break the Shell
Wed, Nov 18
Kids Reading & Activity Club - Nov 18th - Travel
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Nov 18, 2026, 5:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Kids Reading & Activity Club for all ages!
Thu, Nov 19
Correspondent Club - Nov 2026
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Nov 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Join our Correspondent Club as we write holiday cards to seniors through the Friends&Co Cards Connect program!
Sun, Nov 22
Science Sunday - Nov 2026
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Nov 22, 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!
Fri, Nov 27
The Thinking Spot 5th Anniversary
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Nov 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Anniversary Specials. All Day Activities. Freebies. Food. Fun. Join The Celebration!
Wed, Dec 16
Kids Reading & Activity Club - Dec 16th - Cozy
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Dec 16, 2026, 5:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Kids Reading & Activity Club for all ages!