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Local Twin Cities

Minnetonka, MN - Socrates Café
 Started November 1, 2001 by moderators Dennis Dienst, Stephanie Steinwedel and Greg Castor in front of the Dunn Bros. Coffee, this group has met every Thursday, minus holidays, since. In early/mid 2002 they added Will Byars as another moderator. In early 2005 they began letting other regulars have a hand at moderating as our group grew from the normal 25-30 to an average of 50-70 individuals due to an article in the local paper, The StarTribune. In recent months we have gone down to a more managable 15-25 individuals, although our moderators love the challenge of large groups, the smaller ones are much easier to participate in.
Thursdays from 7 pm - 8:40 pm
Ridgedale Library - map
12601 Ridgedale Dr.
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952-847-8800
Contacts: Dennis Dienst, Will Byars, Stefanie Byars
Website:Ridgedale Library
St. Paul, MN - Socrates Café
Started on Wednesday, March 30th, 2005, this group meets every Wednesday. Starting at the Black Dog Coffee House they moved over to Nina's in 2009. This group is moderated by Jon Anderson.
Wednesdays from 7 pm-9 pm
Nina's Coffee Café - map
165 Western Ave. N.
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-292-9816
Contact: Jon Anderson
Burnsville, MN - Socrates Café
Started November 1st, 2005, there is a Tuesday Socrates Café meeting in Burnsville. This group is moderated by Jon Anderson and Shannon. Please contact them through the email links below for this week's location.

Tuesdays from 7 pm
Burnsville, MN 55337
Contact: Shannon, Jon Anderson

Minneapolis, MN - Uptown Socrates Café
Every Tuesday at 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm at the Dunn Bros. Coffee on Hennipen Ave. This group is moderated Bob.
Tuesdays from 7:30 pm - map
3348 Hennipen Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-822-3292
Contact: Bob
St. Paul, MN - Socrates Café
Second & Fourth Sundays from 5:30 - 7 pm
Nina's Coffee Café - map
165 Western Ave. N.
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-292-9816
Crystal, MN - Socrates Cafe
The First Wednesday of the month at 7pm
Rockford Road Library - map
6401 42nd Ave. N.
Crystal, MN 55427
952-847-5875
Contact: Rosemary Rohach
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Greater MN Groups - For those of you not located in the Twin Cities area, here is a list of groups that have been submitted to us.

Alexandria, MN - Socrates Café
Started on November 9, 2009. Refreshments will be served. Everyone welcome.
On the 2nd Monday every month at 7pm
Alexandria Technical College Campus Café
1601 Jefferson Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
Contact: Wendy Lynn
Bayport, MN - Café Philo
On Fridays, there is a group meeting every week at the Bayport Library. This group was founded and led by Floyd Keller.

Fridays from 10:15 am-11:30
Bayport Library
852 N. 4th St
Bayport, MN
651-439-7454
Contact: Floyd Keller
Grand Rapids, MN - Northland Socrates Café
Please join ICC philosophy instructor, Brian Vroman, in the Riverview Room at the Grand Rapids Library. This group picks the question before a meeting is held.
Sporadic dates - Please contact the Grand Rapids Library for dates and times.
Riverview Room, Grand Rapids Library
140 NE 2nd Street
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-326-7640
Contact: Brian Vroman
Website: Grand Rapids Library
International Falls, MN - Rainy River Community College - This group may no longer be meeting. Please contanct Charlotte Klesman for more information.
Monthly Meetings being held the 2nd Tuesday of the month - open to the public.
International Falls Public Library 750 4th St.
International Falls, MN 56649
Contact: Charlotte Klesman
Mound, MN - Socrates Café
Sit back and philosophize with your friends and neighbors at the Westonka Library Socrates Café. The topic is decided at the beginning of the meeting by popular vote. All are welcome and no prior experience is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Westonka Library.
Thursdays, Sept. 7 - Dec. 21 from 1-2 p.m.
Westonka Library
2079 Commerce Blvd.
Mound, MN 55364
952-847-6175
Contact: Please call the library for more information.
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Out of State Groups - Going on vacation but don't want to miss a Socrates Café? Here are some groups that have let us know of their existence. For a more in depth list contact Society for Philosophical Inquiry

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Little Rock, AR - Socrates Café
Last Wednesday each month from 6 pm - 8 pm.
Fletcher Library
823 North Buchanan St.
Little Rock, AR 72205
501-663-5457?
Contact:Shane Madison
Website:John Gould Fletcher Library
Danville, CA - Socratic Café
First Sunday of the month from 9-11am
Starbucks Café
398 Hartz Ave.
Danville, CA
Contact: Anas
Boulder, CO - Socrates Café
Meadows Branch Library
4800 Baseline Rd Ste C112
Boulder, CO 80303
Contact: Larry Winston
Boulder, CO - Socrates Café
West Boulder Senior Center
909 Arapahoe
Boulder, CO 80302
Contact: Larry Winston
Sarasota, FL - Selby Library Socrates Café
First and Third Wednesdays each month at 10:30 am.
Selby Library
1331 1st Street
Sarasota, FL 34241
Contact: Jim Chastain - 941-953-9539
Website: Sarasota County Libraries
Sarasota, FL - Gulf Gate Library Socrates Café
First and Third Tuesdays of each month from 1:30 pm.
Gulf Gate Library
7112 Curtis Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34231
Contact: Jim Chastain - 941-953-9539
Website: Sarasota County Libraries
Sarasota, FL - Fruitville Library Socrates Café
Second and Fourth Wednesdays of each month from 1:30 pm.
Fruitville Library
100 Coburn Street
Sarasota, FL 34231
Contact: Jim Chastain - 941-953-9539
Website: Sarasota County Libraries
Palm Harbor, FL - Socrates Café
This group has been meeting since 2006. They meet the first Thursday of the month at 6pm and the third Thursday of the month at 1pm.
Palm Harbor Library
2330 Nebraska Ave.
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
727 784-3332
Contact: Betcinda Kettells
 Website: Palm Harbor Library
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Grinnell, IA - Socrates Café
This group was started December 3rd, 2009 by one of our Ridgedale groups old regulars.
Thursdays from 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Drake Community Library
930 Park St.
Grinnell, IA 50112
641-236-2661
Contact: LaForest Sherman
Boise, ID - Socrates Café
Tuesdays from 7pm - 8:45pm
Papa Joes Coffee Shop
1301 S. Capitol
Boise, ID 83725
208-344-7272
Contact: Scott Harris
Website: Boise Socrates Café
Jeffersonville, IN - Socrates Café
Tuesdays from 7 to 9 pm
Perkfection Café & Bar
359 Spring St.
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
812-218-0611
Helena, MT - Socrates Cafe
First Tuesdays of the month at 6pm
The Meeting Room in the back of the Staggering Ox
Lundy Center
400 Euclid Ave.
Helena, MT 59601
Contact: Sue Hoell
406-461-5768
St. Louis, MO - Socrates Café
Wednesdays from 7:00 pm to 8:30
The Hanke Room at The Ethical Society of St. Louis - Newsletter
9001 Clayton Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63117
314-991-0955
Contact: Kate Lovelady
Madison, MS - Socrates Café
This group is held at the St. Catherine's Village retirement community but is open to the public.
The Fourth Thursday of the month in
The Dogwood Room at St. Catherine's Village
200 Dominican Drive
Madison, MS 39110
601-856-0123
Contact: Shirley Marshall, Activities Director - 601-856-0130
Moderator: Cal Hopper
Charlotte, NC - Socrates Café
First and Third Tuesdays of each month from 7-9 pm.
Borders Bookstore
6801 Northlake Mall Drive
Charlotte, NC 28216
Contact: samb@carolina.rr.com
Charlotte, NC - Socrates Café
First and Third Thursdays of each month from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm.
J. Murrey Atkins Library - University of North Carolina
9201 University City Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28223
Contact: samb@carolina.rr.com
Milford, NH - Socrates Café
The first Wednesday of the month from 7pm to 8:30pm
The Toadstool Bookshops
Lorden Plaza
586 Nahsua Street
Milford, NH 03055
Contact: Rick
Portsmouth, NH - Socrates Café
This group meets every other Wednesday and has questions picked out ahead of time.
Every other Wednesday at 8pm
Breaking New Grounds
14 Market Square
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-436-9555
Contact: Sam Peret
Website: Portsmouth Socrates Cafe
Montclair, NJ - Socrates Café
Every Tuesday at 7:30 pm
Montclair Inn
27 Hillside Avenue
Montclair, NJ
Meetup website: http://www.meetup.com/Montclair-Socrates-Cafe
Contact: Ron Hilliard

San Angelo, TX - Socrates Café
Thursdays at 6:30 pm
Hastings Books - HardBack Cafe
4238 Sunset Dr.
Southwest Plaza
San Angelo, TX 76904
325-949-9401
Contact: Kent Fish
Hampton, VA - The Socrates Club
The third Monday of each month at 6pm
La Bodega Coffee House
22 Wine St.
Hampton, VA 23669
757-224-8406
Contact: rnadeau123@aol.com
Website: La Bodega
Warrenton, VA - Socrates Café
Second and Fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 pm.
Fauquier County Public Library
11 Winchester St.
Warrenton, VA 20186
540-349-1936
Contact: Cynthia Taylor
Website: Fauquier County Public Library
Seattle, WA - Socrates Café
This group falls under the catergory of "Longest running to our knowledge". They will be coming up on their 10 year Anniversary this year (2010). Congratulations and keep up the good conversations!

Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30pm
Uptown Espresso
2504 4th Ave (@ Wall St. in Belltown
Seattle, WA 98121
Contact: Scot Brannon

Eau Claire, WI - Socrates Café
Previously in Chippewa Falls, Don has moved to the Eau Claire region near the University. Email Don with any questions.
Tuesdays
Contact: Don Baker
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International Listings - Going on vacation outside the United States but don't want to miss a Socrates Café? Here are some groups that have let us know of their existence. For a more in depth list contact Society for Philosophical Inquiry

Bur Dubai, Dubai, UAE - Socratic Café - Flyer
The 1st & 3rd Friday from 5-7pm
Shu, Jumeirah Beach Road, Opposite Jumeirah Beach Park,
Bur Dubai, Dubai, [04-3491303]
Contact: Andre
Gothenburg, Sweden - Socrates Café
Thursdays except July and August, 7-9pm
Starcups Café
Plantagatan 17
Gothenburg, Sweden
Contact: Todd Salen
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Online Discussions - If you can't make it to a meeting in person, we will now also list meetings that happen online. Note: Most chatrooms will require the download and installation of their application.

PalTalk - Socrates Café Online Chat
Mondays, 7pm CST
Look under Social Issues and Politics/Other for the "Socrates Cafe" Room
Contact: Chris Roller
Link: Socrates Cafe Chat


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