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Tue - Sat 10:00a - 6:00p
Sunday 10:00a - 4:00p
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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 11
2026 Summer Reading Kickoff
The Thinking Spot
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Jun 11, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Kickoff your summer reading with a visit to The Spot. See what we have in store for summer!
Sun, Jun 14
Science Sunday - June 2026
The Thinking Spot
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Jun 14, 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, Jun 14
Fiction Bookclub - Endling
The Thinking Spot
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Jun 14, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Book club meeting - Endling by Maria Reva
Thu, Jun 18
2026 Summer Reading & Activity Club
The Thinking Spot
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Jun 18, 2026, 5:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Summer Reading & Activity Club for all ages!
Fri, Jun 19
Read with Mata - June 19th
The Thinking Spot
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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, Jun 20
New Adult Book Club - Art Thief
The Thinking Spot
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Jun 20, 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, Jun 28
A2D Academy Book Reading - Our Rainbow Of Emotions!
The Thinking Spot
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Jun 28, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
55 Kids’ Inspiring Journeys Through their Emotions!
Wed, Jul 01
Toddler Tales - Dance with Me - July 2026
The Thinking Spot
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Jul 01, 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!
Fri, Jul 03
Read with Mata - July 3rd
The Thinking Spot
Details
Jul 03, 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)
Fri, Jul 17
Read with Mata - July 17th
The Thinking Spot
Details
Jul 17, 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)
Fri, Jul 31
Read with Mata - July 31st
The Thinking Spot
Details
Jul 31, 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)
Thu, Aug 06
What's Next Book Club - Ecocivilization
The Thinking Spot
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Aug 06, 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, Aug 07
Read with Mata - Aug 7th
The Thinking Spot
Details
Aug 07, 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)
Fri, Aug 21
Read with Mata - Aug 21st
The Thinking Spot
Details
Aug 21, 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
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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!