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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 12
Summer Bookmark Contest Signup
The Thinking Spot
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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
Thu, Jun 12
Summer Reading Signup
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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+
Fri, Aug 01
We Found Waldo Party 2025
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Aug 01, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Join us for a Waldo Celebration! Bring your completed Waldo passports for a chance to win amazing prizes!
Sat, Aug 02
Our Stories Unlocked
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Aug 02, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
29 Kids’ Inspiring Journeys Through COVID Challenges
Sun, Aug 03
Women in Tech Book Club - Hello World
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Aug 03, 2025, 4:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
"Hello, World" - Book Club and Workshop!
Wed, Aug 06
Toddler Tales - Dance with Me - Aug2025
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Aug 06, 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!
Sun, Aug 10
Yoga For The Mind - Secret Chord - 3
The Thinking Spot
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Aug 10, 2025, 2:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Final session for "I Heard There Was a Secret Chord" by Daniel Levitin.
Sun, Aug 17
Fiction Bookclub - Remarkably Bright Creatures
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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.
Thu, Aug 21
Crafting Club - Aug 21
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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!
Sat, Aug 30
New Adult Book Club - Everything is Tuberculosis
The Thinking Spot
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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)
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
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!