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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

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

  • Yoga For The Mind - Code Breaker
    Yoga For The Mind - Code Breaker
    Sun, Apr 05
    The Thinking Spot
    Apr 05, 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
  • Crafting Open House - April 11th
    Crafting Open House - April 11th
    Sat, Apr 11
    The Thinking Spot
    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!
  • Science Sunday - Apr 2026
    Science Sunday - Apr 2026
    Sun, Apr 12
    The Thinking Spot
    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!
  • Nature Bookclub - Nature of Oaks
    Nature Bookclub - Nature of Oaks
    Sun, Apr 12
    The Thinking Spot
    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
  • Author Event - Carl Elliott - Occasional Human Sacrifice
    Author Event - Carl Elliott - Occasional Human Sacrifice
    Thu, Apr 16
    The Thinking Spot
    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.
  • Read with Mata - Apr 17th
    Read with Mata - Apr 17th
    Fri, Apr 17
    The Thinking Spot
    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)
  • Fiction Bookclub - Starless Sea
    Fiction Bookclub - Starless Sea
    Sun, Apr 19
    The Thinking Spot
    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
  • Independent Book Store Day 2026
    Independent Book Store Day 2026
    Sat, Apr 25
    The Thinking Spot
    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!
  • Read with Mata - May 1st
    Read with Mata - May 1st
    Fri, May 01
    The Thinking Spot
    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)
  • Yoga For The Mind - Code Breaker - 2
    Yoga For The Mind - Code Breaker - 2
    Sun, May 03
    The Thinking Spot
    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
  • Toddler Tales - Dance with Me - May 2026
    Toddler Tales - Dance with Me - May 2026
    Wed, May 06
    The Thinking Spot
    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!
  • Author Event - Rhonda Fleming Hayes - Garden For Life
    Author Event - Rhonda Fleming Hayes - Garden For Life
    Sat, May 09
    The Thinking Spot
    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.
  • Author Event - Marlene Zuk - Outsider Animals
    Author Event - Marlene Zuk - Outsider Animals
    Tue, May 19
    The Thinking Spot
    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!
  • Read with Mata - May 22nd
    Read with Mata - May 22nd
    Fri, May 22
    The Thinking Spot
    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)
  • Read with Mata - June 5th
    Read with Mata - June 5th
    Fri, Jun 05
    The Thinking Spot
    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)
  • Read with Mata - June 19th
    Read with Mata - June 19th
    Fri, Jun 19
    The Thinking Spot
    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)
  • MN STEM Book Festival - 2026
    MN STEM Book Festival - 2026
    Sat, Oct 24
    The Bakken Museum
    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!

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