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School may be starting, but let’s keep that reading momentum going! 📚Join us for Kids Book Club—a relaxed, welcoming aft...
09/10/2026

School may be starting, but let’s keep that reading momentum going! 📚

Join us for Kids Book Club—a relaxed, welcoming after-school gathering for readers of all ages.

Each month, we’ll explore a new theme: bring any book you choose that fits the theme, share what you’re reading, and stay for a hands-on activity.

September Theme: Birds 🐦
📅 Wednesday, September 16
🕔 5 PM

No assigned reading. Just bring a book and your curiosity.

We found over the summer that mixing ages benefits everyone!
* Young readers learn from older kids
* Older readers get a chance to mentor and maybe show off a little.
* Parents get to bring all kids along!

Join us at the bookstore with Luke Van Santen from the West Metro Active Transportation Alliance (westmet.org) and Laura...
09/09/2026

Join us at the bookstore with Luke Van Santen from the West Metro Active Transportation Alliance (westmet.org) and Laura Mitchell from the Minnesota Cargo Bike Library (mcbl.bike) for a lively, practical conversation about bicycles as real transportation—not just recreation. We’ll explore how people are using bikes and cargo bikes to commute, run errands, carry kids and groceries, visit local businesses, and connect more closely with their communities.
Learn more on our website!

With the midterms just two months away, saving our democracy is top of mind for many! Join us next Saturday to hear fro...
09/04/2026

With the midterms just two months away, saving our democracy is top of mind for many!

Join us next Saturday to hear from St Paul based Author, Journalist and Activist Na Eng on how we can all be empowered to actively participate in our democracy.

This kit by People For the American Way features the work of 20 prominent artists from across the country!

What a privilege it was to talk Tigers directly with Jonathan Slaght! Thank you for a delightful conversation and for th...
09/03/2026

What a privilege it was to talk Tigers directly with Jonathan Slaght! Thank you for a delightful conversation and for the conservation work you do every day!

The first 📚 of fall reading season is here! And it’s big! Lots of great titles in , , , and !* new book by Angela D...
09/01/2026

The first 📚 of fall reading season is here! And it’s big! Lots of great titles in , , , and !

* new book by Angela Duckworth (of Grit)
* new book by Jared Diamond (of Guns, Germs and Steel)
* new in “Impossible Creatures” series by Katherine Randell
* First in a new trilogy by Brandon Sanderson
* Book by YouTube engineering sensation - Mark Rober!

More in store, check them out next time you’re in!

SAVE THE DATE...it's happening! The Second Annual STEM Book Festival is less than 2 months away! We are hard at work beh...
08/26/2026

SAVE THE DATE...it's happening! The Second Annual STEM Book Festival is less than 2 months away!

We are hard at work behind the scenes to get everything lined up!

Panel tickets will be opening soon. In the meantime, check out the lineup, start getting excited, share the news and definitely block your calendar for this one of a kind -

📚Book festival at a Science Museum 🧬!

Please reach out with any questions or if you’re interested in helping out!

Highlights from our shelf! out through August!Check them out next time you’re at The Spot!
08/26/2026

Highlights from our shelf!

out through August!

Check them out next time you’re at The Spot!

Happening at The Spot! Come see us, won’t you?
08/08/2026

Happening at The Spot! Come see us, won’t you?

07/31/2026

Rainy day is a perfect day to go Waldo hunting! Last day to collect your stamps and drop off your passports!

party and prize drawing tomorrow Aug 1st 4-6pm!

Drop off your passports even if you can’t make the party. If we have extra prizes, you may still be eligible!

Huge Thanks to all our partner businesses this year for participating and for the *amazing* prizes!

sports
Dance West
Minnetonka Clippers Salon
Westdale Floral
All Seasons Wild Bird Store - two locations
Goldfish Swim School | Swim Lessons for Kids - Minnetonka
Nothing Bundt Cakes - St. Louis Park
Candlelight Floral and Gifts
Chuck & Don's - 2 locations
Pet Stuff
Base Camp Coffee & Provisions
Unmapped Brewing Co.
Toastique
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