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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, Sep 14
Fiction Bookclub -God of the Woods
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Sep 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Book club meeting - God of the Woods by Liz Moore.
Sat, Sep 20
Science Saturday - Sep 2025
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Sep 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, Sep 21
Yoga For The Mind - Visual Thinking - Part 2
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Sep 21, 2025, 2:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Final session for "Visual Thinking" by Temple Grandin.
Sun, Sep 21
Nature Bookclub - Secret Lives of Bats
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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
Sat, Sep 27
New Adult Book Club - Babel
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Sep 27, 2025, 12:30 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
A Book Club for New Adults (18 to 34)
Sat, Sep 27
Better Earth Club with Angie Hong
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Sep 27, 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, Sep 28
CodeBreaker Scavenger Hunt
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Sep 28, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
A Scavenger Hunt, a Puzzle Solve and all around fun with Authors and Puzzlers Andy and Katy aka Jay Martel of Codebreakers!
Wed, Oct 01
Toddler Tales - Dance with Me - Oct2025
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Oct 01, 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!
Fri, Oct 03
Read with Mata - Oct 3rd
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Oct 03, 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)
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!
Sat, Oct 18
Fascinating Fungi - Book Launch
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Oct 18, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Join us to celebrate the launch of Fascinating Fungi with Author Karen Latchana Kenney!
Fri, Oct 24
Read with Mata - Oct 24th
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Oct 24, 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)
Sun, Oct 26
Women in Tech Book Club - Chief in Tech
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Oct 26, 2025, 4:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
"Chief in Tech" - Book Club