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?

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

Sat, Apr 11
Crafting Open House - April 11th
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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!
Sun, Apr 12
Science Sunday - Apr 2026
The Thinking Spot
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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!
Sun, Apr 12
Nature Bookclub - Nature of Oaks
The Thinking Spot
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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
Thu, Apr 16
Author Event - Carl Elliott - Occasional Human Sacrifice
The Thinking Spot
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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.
Fri, Apr 17
Read with Mata - Apr 17th
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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)
Sun, Apr 19
Fiction Bookclub - Starless Sea
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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
Wed, Apr 22
Earth Day - Ecology
The Thinking Spot
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Apr 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Celebrate Earth Day with family-friendly evening of science, books, and creativity. Explore ecology, discover books, and make nature art together.
Sat, Apr 25
Independent Book Store Day 2026
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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!
Fri, May 01
Read with Mata - May 1st
The Thinking Spot
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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)
Sun, May 03
Yoga For The Mind - Code Breaker - 2
The Thinking Spot
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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
Wed, May 06
Toddler Tales - Dance with Me - May 2026
The Thinking Spot
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May 06, 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!
Thu, May 07
What's Next Book Club - Think Like a Commoner
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May 07, 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.
Sat, May 09
Author Event - Rhonda Fleming Hayes - Garden For Life
The Thinking Spot
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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.
Tue, May 19
Author Event - Marlene Zuk - Outsider Animals
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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!
Fri, May 22
Read with Mata - May 22nd
The Thinking Spot
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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)
Fri, Jun 05
Read with Mata - June 5th
The Thinking Spot
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Jun 05, 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, 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, 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!