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

Store Hours
Tue - Sat 10:00a - 6:00p
Sunday 10:00a - 4:00p
Monday Closed

3311 COUNTY ROAD 101
SUITE 4
WAYZATA MN 55391
952-217-5682

Upcoming Events

Sun, May 17
Science Sunday - May 2026
The Thinking Spot
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May 17, 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!
Sun, May 17
New Adult Book Club - Left Hand of Darkness
The Thinking Spot
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May 17, 2026, 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, May 17
Fiction Bookclub - Left hand of darkness
The Thinking Spot
Details
May 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Book club meeting - Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula Le Guin
Tue, May 19
Author Event - Marlene Zuk - Outsider Animals
The Thinking Spot
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May 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Come find out what raccoons, rats, and other animal intruders can teach us!
Fri, May 22
Read with Mata - May 22nd
The Thinking Spot
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May 22, 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, May 31
Nature Bookclub - How to read Water
The Thinking Spot
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May 31, 2026, 4:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Nature Book Club meeting - "How to read water" by Tristan Gooley.
Wed, Jun 03
Toddler Tales - Dance with Me - June 2026
The Thinking Spot
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Jun 03, 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!
Thu, Jun 04
What's Next Book Club - Many Voices One Song
The Thinking Spot
Details
Jun 04, 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, Jun 05
Read with Mata - June 5th
The Thinking Spot
Details
Jun 05, 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)
Sat, Jun 06
Author Event - Elizabeth Adams - In The Age of AI
The Thinking Spot
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Jun 06, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Explore the need to prioritize human purpose over rapid technological advancement - with Dr. Elizabeth Adams, a prominent expert in Responsible AI!
Fri, Jun 19
Read with Mata - June 19th
The Thinking Spot
Details
Jun 19, 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)
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!