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!

$102.9 raised

Fundraising goal: $6,000

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$10 Paperback reader

Paperback reader

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$15 Paperback Picture Book

Paperback Picture Book

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$20 Hardcover Picture Book

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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

Sat, Aug 01
We Found Waldo Party 2026
The Thinking Spot
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Aug 01, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
Join us for a Waldo Celebration! Bring your completed Waldo passports for a chance to win amazing prizes!
Wed, Aug 05
Toddler Tales - Dance with Me - August 2026
The Thinking Spot
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Aug 05, 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, Aug 06
What's Next Book Club - Ecocivilization
The Thinking Spot
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Aug 06, 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.
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)
Tue, Aug 11
Tales of Militant Chemistry - Alice Lovejoy
The Thinking Spot
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Aug 11, 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.
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!
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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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.
Sat, Sep 12
Art of Saving Democracy - Na Eng
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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
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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
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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.