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Upcoming Events

Wednesday - Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm
VACATION SPECIAL HOURS
Sunday 8/14/22 : CLOSED
Wednesday 8/17/22 : 2pm - 6pm
Thursday 8/18/22 : 2pm - 6pm
Friday 8/19/22 : 2pm - 6pm
Wednesday 8/24/22 : CLOSED

3311 County Road 101, Suite #4, Wayzata, MN 55391

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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

Upcoming Events

Sun 21 Aug
STEM Builders Engineering Workshop
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Details
Aug 21, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Engineering Mystery Bag Challenge! Grades 2-5
Thu 25 Aug
Origami Animals Mania!
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Multiple Dates
Details
Aug 25, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Guided origami folding workshop. Make a few, take a few! Multiple Dates in August. Ages 5 and up.
Sat 27 Aug
Origami Animals Mania!
The Thinking Spot
Multiple Dates
Details
Aug 27, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Guided origami folding workshop. Make a few, take a few! Multiple Dates in August. Ages 5 and up.
Sun 28 Aug
Yoga For The Mind - Building A Second Brain - 3
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Details
Aug 28, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Book club meeting - Building a second brain.
Sun 28 Aug
A "Grand" evening at the bookstore!
The Thinking Spot
Multiple Dates
Details
Aug 28, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Date night with your Grandkid - in a bookstore! A special night out that they won't soon forget! 4 Dates to choose from. Find one that works for you!
Wed 31 Aug
Battle of the Books - August 2022
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Details
Aug 31, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Read the books? Now answer the questions!
Thu 01 Sep
Educator's Night Out
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Details
Sep 01, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Before you all Teachers, Librarians, Educators dive back into the school year, join us for a night of Refreshments, Prizes and 20% off ALL book purchases!
Sat 17 Sep
Sheet Pan Science w/Liz Heinecke
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Details
Sep 17, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Return of our favorite scientist, Liz Heinecke! Her latest book, Sheet Pan Science, lets you contain the mess and let the fun overflow with 25 safe, easy physics, biology, and chemistry projects.
TBD
Brewing Better Coffee At Home
The Thinking Spot
Details
Time is TBD
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Appropriate for: Adults. Cost: Paid Workshop. This class is ideal for coffee enthusiasts who want to improve their coffee brewing skills.
TBD
Coffee: A history
The Thinking Spot
Details
Time is TBD
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
How did coffee spread across the globe to become such a popular everyday hot beverage?
TBD
World Of Coffees
The Thinking Spot
Details
Time is TBD
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
All coffee is grown in what is known as the coffee belt but do you know why?
TBD
Intro To Specialty Coffee Appreciation
The Thinking Spot
Details
Time is TBD
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Paid Workshop. Join this class to learn all about specialty coffee with a coffee-tasting expert.

Blog Posts

Aug 7

I'm late, I'm late, I'm late...

Newsletter: August 6th 2022 I was so focused on making our “Grand” evening a success, I completely forgot all about the newsletter. I'm...

Jul 31

On The Spot

Newsletter: July 29th 2022 ...is the title of the article featuring The Thinking Spot in Lake Minnetonka Magazine's August issue! Check...

Jul 24

Eat, Drink and Be ... Well Read !

Newsletter: July 22nd 2022 Couple of new books coming out in August - on Beer and Whiskey - caught my attention, so I thought I'd round...

Jan 25

Book Review

Bewilderment - Richard Powers

Powers has written a tender allegory that drifts from despair to melancholy and then back again into the dark. The setting is either the...

How the first COVID vaccines were developed : An incredible story

Jan 15

Book Review

How the first COVID vaccines were developed : An incredible story

The First Shots: The Epic rivalries and Heroic Science Behind the Race to the Coronavirus Vaccine, Brendan Borrell, Mariner 2021 A book...

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Wednesday - Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm VACATION SPECIAL HOURS Sunday 8/14/22 : CLOSED Wednesday 8/17/22 : 2pm - 6pm Thursday 8/18/22 : 2pm - 6pm Friday 8/19/22 : 2pm - 6pm Wednesday 8/24/22 : CLOSED

Upcoming Events

Blog Posts

Wednesday - Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm
VACATION SPECIAL HOURS
Sunday 8/14/22 : CLOSED
Wednesday 8/17/22 : 2pm - 6pm
Thursday 8/18/22 : 2pm - 6pm
Friday 8/19/22 : 2pm - 6pm
Wednesday 8/24/22 : CLOSED