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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

  • Day of Mending - Jan 10th 2026
    Day of Mending - Jan 10th 2026
    Sat, Jan 10
    The Thinking Spot
    Jan 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    A family-friendly afternoon of mend - our clothes, our possessions, our hearts - whatever needs mending - in company of community!
  • Fiction Bookclub - To The Moon and Back
    Fiction Bookclub - To The Moon and Back
    Sun, Jan 11
    The Thinking Spot
    Jan 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    Book club meeting - To The Moon and Back by Eliana Ramage.
  • Coding Club - Jan13 2026
    Coding Club - Jan13 2026
    Tue, Jan 13
    The Thinking Spot
    Jan 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    *NEW* Coding Club - Python + AI Coding Agents. Ages 8 to Adults.
  • Readers and Writers Club
    Readers and Writers Club
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jan 14
    The Thinking Spot
    Jan 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    An after-school Club for passionate readers who also love writing! Ages 8-12.
  • Read with Mata - Jan 16th
    Read with Mata - Jan 16th
    Fri, Jan 16
    The Thinking Spot
    Jan 16, 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)
  • Mysterious Tales of Old Minneapolis - Author Event
    Mysterious Tales of Old Minneapolis - Author Event
    Sat, Jan 17
    The Thinking Spot
    Jan 17, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    Join us to hear Author Larry Millett talk the mysteries and histories of the towns we call home!
  • Science Sunday - Jan 2026
    Science Sunday - Jan 2026
    Sun, Jan 18
    The Thinking Spot
    Jan 18, 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!
  • Yoga For The Mind - Golden Road - 1
    Yoga For The Mind - Golden Road - 1
    Sun, Jan 18
    The Thinking Spot
    Jan 18, 2026, 2:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    First session for The Golden Road by William Dalrymple.
  • Readers and Writers Club
    Readers and Writers Club
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jan 21
    The Thinking Spot
    Jan 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    An after-school Club for passionate readers who also love writing! Ages 8-12.
  • Healing Through Art - Jan 25th
    Healing Through Art - Jan 25th
    Sun, Jan 25
    The Thinking Spot
    Jan 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    Watercolor Art Class with Beth Gable. Limited to 10 attendees.
  • Nature Bookclub - Strata
    Nature Bookclub - Strata
    Sun, Jan 25
    The Thinking Spot
    Jan 25, 2026, 4:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    Nature Book Club meeting - "Strata" by Laura Poppick
  • Readers and Writers Club
    Readers and Writers Club
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jan 28
    The Thinking Spot
    Jan 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    An after-school Club for passionate readers who also love writing! Ages 8-12.
  • Read with Mata - Jan 30th
    Read with Mata - Jan 30th
    Fri, Jan 30
    The Thinking Spot
    Jan 30, 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)
  • Readers and Writers Club
    Readers and Writers Club
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Feb 04
    The Thinking Spot
    Feb 04, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    An after-school Club for passionate readers who also love writing! Ages 8-12.
  • Readers and Writers Club
    Readers and Writers Club
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Feb 11
    The Thinking Spot
    Feb 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    An after-school Club for passionate readers who also love writing! Ages 8-12.
  • Evening In A Bookstore - Feb 2026
    Evening In A Bookstore - Feb 2026
    Thu, Feb 12
    The Thinking Spot
    Feb 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 Suite 4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    Join us for a special evening to celebrate Valentine's/Galentine's day with a bookish twist!
  • Readers and Writers Club
    Readers and Writers Club
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Feb 18
    The Thinking Spot
    Feb 18, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    The Thinking Spot, 3311 County Rd 101 #4, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
    An after-school Club for passionate readers who also love writing! Ages 8-12.

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