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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

What is The Thinking Spot?

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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.

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books * science * learning

Upcoming Events

  • Protest Sign Open House
    Protest Sign Open House
    Sat, Mar 28
    The Thinking Spot
    Mar 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    We'll provide the cardboard and markers. Bring your special touch and come make signs! No Kings!
  • New Adult Book Club - Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
    New Adult Book Club - Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
    Sun, Mar 29
    The Thinking Spot
    Mar 29, 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)
  • Toddler Tales - Dance with Me - Apr 2026
    Toddler Tales - Dance with Me - Apr 2026
    Wed, Apr 01
    The Thinking Spot
    Apr 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!
  • What's Next Book Club - Mutual Aid
    What's Next Book Club - Mutual Aid
    Thu, Apr 02
    The Thinking Spot
    Apr 02, 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.
  • Read with Mata - Apr 3rd
    Read with Mata - Apr 3rd
    Fri, Apr 03
    The Thinking Spot
    Apr 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)
  • Yoga For The Mind - Code Breaker
    Yoga For The Mind - Code Breaker
    Sun, Apr 05
    The Thinking Spot
    Apr 05, 2026, 2:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    Second session for Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson
  • Crafting Open House - April 11th
    Crafting Open House - April 11th
    Sat, Apr 11
    The Thinking Spot
    Apr 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    Gather with the community for some much needed mending at Uff Tada’s creative repair pop-up!
  • Science Sunday - Apr 2026
    Science Sunday - Apr 2026
    Sun, Apr 12
    The Thinking Spot
    Apr 12, 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!
  • Nature Bookclub - Nature of Oaks
    Nature Bookclub - Nature of Oaks
    Sun, Apr 12
    The Thinking Spot
    Apr 12, 2026, 4:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    Nature Book Club meeting - "Nature of Oaks" by Doug Tallamy
  • Author Event - Carl Elliott - Occasional Human Sacrifice
    Author Event - Carl Elliott - Occasional Human Sacrifice
    Thu, Apr 16
    The Thinking Spot
    Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    An eye-opening book about whistleblowers in the world of medical experimentation told through 6 cases by a man who himself has been a whistleblower.
  • Read with Mata - Apr 17th
    Read with Mata - Apr 17th
    Fri, Apr 17
    The Thinking Spot
    Apr 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)
  • Fiction Bookclub - Starless Sea
    Fiction Bookclub - Starless Sea
    Sun, Apr 19
    The Thinking Spot
    Apr 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    Book club meeting - Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
  • Independent Book Store Day 2026
    Independent Book Store Day 2026
    Sat, Apr 25
    The Thinking Spot
    Apr 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    One Day. Fifty States. Hundreds Of Bookstores. Join the Celebration! Twin Cities Passport Stamping April 22-26 2026!
  • Read with Mata - May 1st
    Read with Mata - May 1st
    Fri, May 01
    The Thinking Spot
    May 01, 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)
  • Yoga For The Mind - Code Breaker - 2
    Yoga For The Mind - Code Breaker - 2
    Sun, May 03
    The Thinking Spot
    May 03, 2026, 2:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    Second session for Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson
  • Author Event - Rhonda Fleming Hayes - Garden For Life
    Author Event - Rhonda Fleming Hayes - Garden For Life
    Sat, May 09
    The Thinking Spot
    May 09, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    Perfect guide to help you evaluate, redesign, and right-size your garden space as you age.
  • Author Event - Marlene Zuk - Outsider Animals
    Author Event - Marlene Zuk - Outsider Animals
    Tue, May 19
    The Thinking Spot
    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!
  • Read with Mata - May 22nd
    Read with Mata - May 22nd
    Fri, May 22
    The Thinking Spot
    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)

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