WHEELHOUSE LIBRARYLAB STEAM PROGRAM
The Wheelhouse Makerspace and The Spanish Peaks Libray have collaborated to create the Wheelhouse LibraryLab. A Steam program focused on bringing STEAM education to the underserved Kids of Huerfano County
Steam Pilot Program
- The objective was to introduce students to 3D printing and laser cutting while Having them do a problem-solving workshop
- The First Pilot Program was a success.
- 75 Middle and Highschool Students Attended over 3 sessions
- Students are Challenged to create a product to solve a local problem.
- Students were Challenged to create a business name and logo for their product.
- Students Pitched products to groups and adults voted on who had the best most viable product
- The Winners won a free month’s membership to the makerspace
- All students got 3d printed keychains and laser-cut business carts with their logos on it.
- Good feedback from students and teachers opens more opportunities for future STEM programs at the high school.


Flaming Book Club STEM Sessions
- Monthly STEM Sessions with the kids of the Flamingo Storytime
- Stories based on STEM
- Introducing 3D Printing, and chocolate 3D printing
- Hands-on activities making, problem-solving, and iteration design
The Future of The Program
We are creating future STEAM programs That will be Introduced to the Hurfano Community once Funding for each program is acquired.
Sustainable Innovations Program
Recycling Program turns waste plastic into a usable product that solves a problem in the community while creating a local community-driven recycling program.
Sustainable Energy Program
A sustainable green energy program teaches students about the various ways to generate and capture energy and how and when to use each.
Concrete 3D Printing Program
Concrete 3D printing-based program introducing modern manufacturing to develop a system to print low-income housing for the community.
AI Learning Lab (STEM Program)
An AI-based program will introduce and teach about the uses of AI and prepare the students for an AI-based world and workforce.
More to come
More to come
More to come
More to come