5 Years, 500 Books

In honor of The Thinking Spot's 5 years in business, we are kicking off a campaign to collect 500 kids science books for donation to various non-profits around town!

$599.07 raised

Fundraising goal: $6,000

8 donations

115 days left!

10%

Amount

$10 Paperback reader

Paperback reader

$10

$15 Paperback Picture Book

Paperback Picture Book

$15

$20 Hardcover Picture Book

Hardcover Picture Book

$20

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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

Fri, Aug 07
Read with Mata - Aug 7th
The Thinking Spot
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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)
Thu, Aug 13
2026 Summer Reading & Activity Club - Aug 13th - Mystery
The Thinking Spot
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Aug 13, 2026, 5:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Summer Reading & Activity Club for all ages!
Thu, Aug 13
Tales of Militant Chemistry - Alice Lovejoy
The Thinking Spot
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Aug 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
The untold story of film as a chemical cousin to poison gas and nuclear weapons, shaped by centuries of violent extraction.
Sun, Aug 16
Science Sunday - Aug 2026
The Thinking Spot
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Aug 16, 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, Aug 16
Yoga For The Mind - Forest of the Sea - 1
The Thinking Spot
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Aug 16, 2026, 12:30 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
First session for Forest of the Sea.
Sun, Aug 16
Fiction Bookclub - Theo of Golden
The Thinking Spot
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Aug 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Book club meeting - Theo of Golden
Fri, Aug 21
Read with Mata - Aug 21st
The Thinking Spot
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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)
Thu, Aug 27
End of Summer and Teacher Appreciation
The Thinking Spot
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Aug 27, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Open House; Drawing and prizes for summer activities - Bingo; Reading & Art Contest! Specials for Teachers!
Thu, Aug 27
2026 Summer Reading & Activity Club - Aug 27th - Pajama Party
The Thinking Spot
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Aug 27, 2026, 5:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Summer Reading & Activity Club for all ages!
Sun, Aug 30
Nature Bookclub - Tigers Between Empires
The Thinking Spot
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Aug 30, 2026, 4:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Nature Book Club meeting - "Tigers Between Empires" by MN Author Jonathan Slaght.
Wed, Sep 02
Toddler Tales - Dance with Me - September 2026
The Thinking Spot
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Sep 02, 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, Sep 04
Read with Mata - Sep 4th 2026
The Thinking Spot
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Sep 04, 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, Sep 12
Art of Saving Democracy - Na Eng
The Thinking Spot
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Sep 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Hear from Na Eng - Chief Creative Officer of People for American Way - about this unique civic engagement project!
Sun, Sep 27
Nature Bookclub - Forest Euphoria
The Thinking Spot
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Sep 27, 2026, 4:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Nature Book Club meeting - "Forest Euphoria"
Sat, Oct 24
MN STEM Book Festival - 2026
The Bakken Museum
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Oct 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Bakken Museum, 3537 Zenith Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55416, USA
2nd Annual STEM Book Festival!
Sun, Nov 08
Nature Bookclub - Outsider Animals
The Thinking Spot
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Nov 08, 2026, 4:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Nature Book Club meeting - "Outsider Animals" by MN Author Marlene Zuk.