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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

IBD WEEK SPECIAL HOURS

Tues 4/22     - 10a - 6p

Wed 4/23   -  9a - 7p

Thu 4/24    -  9a - 7p

Fri  4/25      -  9a - 7p

Sat  4/26      -  9a - 7p

Sun  4/27      - 10a - 6p

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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

  • Independent Book Store Day 2025
    Independent Book Store Day 2025
    Sat, Apr 26
    The Thinking Spot
    Apr 26, 2025, 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 23-27 2025!
  • Toddler Tales - Apr 30th
    Toddler Tales - Apr 30th
    Wed, Apr 30
    The Thinking Spot
    Apr 30, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    Bring those babies and toddlers along! We will read a book, sing and dance and get them moving and grooving!
  • Coding Club - Apr 30th
    Coding Club - Apr 30th
    Wed, Apr 30
    The Thinking Spot
    Apr 30, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    After-school Coding Club for Ages 7-10. Individual sessions.
  • Read with Mata - May 2nd
    Read with Mata - May 2nd
    Fri, May 02
    The Thinking Spot
    May 02, 2025, 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)
  • Better Earth Club with Anna Farro Henderson
    Better Earth Club with Anna Farro Henderson
    Sat, May 03
    The Thinking Spot
    May 03, 2025, 3:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    Cross between a Bookclub and an Author event! With special guest - Author and Scientist - Anna Farro Henderson!
  • Yoga For The Mind - Upgrade
    Yoga For The Mind - Upgrade
    Sun, May 04
    The Thinking Spot
    May 04, 2025, 12:30 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    First session for Upgrade by Louann Brizendine
  • Fiction Bookclub - Dream Hotel
    Fiction Bookclub - Dream Hotel
    Sun, May 04
    The Thinking Spot
    May 04, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    Book club meeting - "Dream Hotel" by Laila Lalami!
  • Toddler Tales - May 7th
    Toddler Tales - May 7th
    Wed, May 07
    The Thinking Spot
    May 07, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    Bring those babies and toddlers along! We will read a book, sing and dance and get them moving and grooving!
  • Coding Club - May 7th
    Coding Club - May 7th
    Wed, May 07
    The Thinking Spot
    May 07, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    After-school Coding Club for Ages 7-10. Individual sessions.
  • Coding Club - May 14th
    Coding Club - May 14th
    Wed, May 14
    The Thinking Spot
    May 14, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    After-school Coding Club for Ages 7-10. Individual sessions.
  • Read with Mata - May 16th
    Read with Mata - May 16th
    Fri, May 16
    The Thinking Spot
    May 16, 2025, 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)
  • Women in Tech Book Club - Against Technoableism
    Women in Tech Book Club - Against Technoableism
    Sun, May 18
    The Thinking Spot
    May 18, 2025, 2:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    "Against Technoableism" - Book Club and Workshop!
  • Coding Club - May 21st
    Coding Club - May 21st
    Wed, May 21
    The Thinking Spot
    May 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    After-school Coding Club for Ages 7-10. Individual sessions.
  • Coding Club - May 28th
    Coding Club - May 28th
    Wed, May 28
    The Thinking Spot
    May 28, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    After-school Coding Club for Ages 7-10. Individual sessions.
  • New Adult Book Club - Murder of Roger Ackroys
    New Adult Book Club - Murder of Roger Ackroys
    Sat, May 31
    The Thinking Spot
    May 31, 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)
  • Nature Bookclub - The Underworld
    Nature Bookclub - The Underworld
    Sun, Jun 01
    The Thinking Spot
    Jun 01, 2025, 4:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    Nature Book Club meeting - "The Underworld" by Susan Casey!
  • MN STEM Book Festival
    MN STEM Book Festival
    Sun, Oct 12
    The Bakken Museum
    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!

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