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

32 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

Fri, Oct 30
Read with Mata - Oct 30th 2026 - Halloween Special
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Oct 30, 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)
Wed, Nov 04
Toddler Tales - Dance with Me - November 2026
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Nov 04, 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!
Wed, Nov 04
What's Next Book Club - Shrink the City
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Nov 04, 2026, 5:00 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.
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!