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Meeting Rooms

Availability and reservations

We offer a variety of meeting rooms across our branches for non-profit community organizations. Reservation inquiries can be made in person, by phone, or by email at reservations@amarillolibrary.org. Rental rates must be paid when you secure a room.

Additional rooms are available for both non-profit and for-profit community organizations through the Harrington Library Consortium located at the Downtown Library. Click here to view those rooms.

Downtown Library Rooms

Boardroom

Rental Rate: $15

Max Capacity: 16 with tables or 30 with chairs only

Amenities: projector and screen with HDMI connection

A/B Room

Full Room Rental Rate: $40

A/B Split Room Rental Rate: $20

Max Capacity: dependent on layout but between 50 and 100 for the full room and half of that for a split room

Amenities: can be subdivided into 2 rooms, projector and screen with HDMI or USB-C connections, kitchenette, clothing racks, podium, and microphone

East Branch Room

Rental Rate: $20

Max Capacity: 30 with tables or 50 with chairs only

Amenities: Smartboard with HDMI or USB-C connections that has Teams and Zoom capability, projector and screen with VGA connection, and microphones

North Branch Room

Rental Rate: $20

Max Capacity: 30 with tables or 50 with chairs only

Amenities: Smartboard with HDMI or USB-C connections that has Teams and Zoom capability, and microphones

Northwest Branch Room

Rental Rate: $20

Max Capacity: 30 with tables or 50 with chairs only

Amenities: Smartboard with HDMI or USB-C connections that has Teams and Zoom capability, projector and screen with VGA connection, kitchenette, and microphones

Southwest Branch Room

Full Room Rental Rate: $40

A/B Split Room Rental Rate: $20

Max Capacity: dependent on layout but between 50 and 100 for the full room and half of that for a split room

Amenities: can be subdivided into 2 rooms, Smartboard with HDMI or USB-C connections that has Teams and Zoom capability, projector and screen with VGA connection, kitchenette, podium, and microphone

Meeting Room Information

For further details, contact the Library Administrative Office at 806-378-4245.

  • Meeting rooms are primarily for library-sponsored events 
  • Non-profit groups can reserve rooms for gatherings aligned with the Library’s mission
  • Usage fees are non-refundable but may be waived for Library- or City-sponsored events
  • Library or city needs may override reservations

Reservations are first-come, first-served, and recurring groups cannot book more than 60 days in advance.

  • Only individuals 18+ can reserve rooms 
  • Submit name of the organization, responsible contact, and expected attendance 
  • Cannot be scheduled outside library hours 
  • Reserving organization/contact is responsible for all damages 
  • Noise and activities must not disrupt library operations 
  • Cancellations require 48-hours notice for refunds 

Rooms cannot be used for: 

  • Social gatherings such as birthdays or baby showers
  • Commercial activities or fundraisers 
  • Events with admission fees or collections 
  • Rooms must be left as found
  • Library staff cannot assist with setup or rearrangements
  • Bringing in additional furniture or equipment requires prior approval
  • Attendance must adhere to room capacity limits
  • Refreshments may be served but not cooked on-site
  • Groups must provide their own utensils
  • Alcohol is prohibited
  • Smoking is prohibited
  • Activities involving excessive wear and tear, such as painting, are not allowed
  • Room must be cleaned up after use

Harrington Library Consortium Rooms

To check availability or for more information, please call 806-378-5205.

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Training Lab

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Conference Room

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City of Amarillo: Property Taxes Rebated Per Year by Agreement Type 

Overview 

The chart shows the dollar amounts of property taxes rebated per year over the last five fiscal years, broken down by agreement type. There were no Chapter 380 property tax rebates in the first two years listed. The total amount increased slightly each year, with a more significant increase in the most recent year. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Chapter 311 

$533,080 

$547,426 

$574,947 

$591,249 

$821,350 

Chapter 380 

$0 

$0 

$37,387 

$39,172 

$61,013 

Presentation 

The bar chart shows the amount of property taxes rebated in the past five fiscal years, broken down by agreement type. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the dollar amount rebated. For each fiscal year there is vertical column, comprised of two stacked columns, each of which representing the different agreement types. 

City of Amarillo: Number of Tax Abatements Granted Per Year 

Overview 

The chart shows the number of businesses that received a tax abatement from the City of Amarillo in the past five fiscal years. The 2020/21 and 2021/22 fiscal years each had four active abatements, 2022/23 had five, and 2023/24 and 2024/25 each had seven. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Active Abatements Per Year 

4 

4 

5 

7 

7 

Presentation 

The bar chart shows the number of businesses that received a tax abatement from the City of Amarillo in the past five fiscal years. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the number of active abatements each year. Each year has one column, with the height indicating number of active abatements in that year.

Amount of Taxes Abated Per Year 

Overview 

The chart shows the dollar amounts abated over the past five fiscal years from Chapter 312 tax abatement agreements. Each fiscal year shows a larger dollar amount abated, with minor growth over the first three years, a higher increase in the fourth year, and minor growth again in the fifth year. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Taxes Abated by City of Amarillo 

$510,061 

$623,017 

$679,849 

$965,261 

$1,143,899 

Total Abated by All Entities Including City of Amarillo 

$1,569,512 

$1,926,332 

$2,103,099 

$2,884,936 

$2,959,496 

Presentation 

The bar chart represents the amount of taxes abated over the past five fiscal years. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the dollar amount abated. The bar representing taxes abated by the City of Amarillo is sightly offset to the side of the bar representing the amount abated by all participating tax entities for each fiscal year. This shows that the amount abated by the City of Amarillo is a part of the total amount abated by all entities.

City of Amarillo: Taxes Rebated Per Year by Type 

Overview 

This chart shows the dollar amounts rebated by the City of Amarillo from economic development incentive agreements over the past five fiscal years. Each year is broken down by rebate type, including property tax rebates, hotel occupancy tax rebates, and sales tax rebates. Each fiscal year shows a slight increase in total dollars rebated, with a more drastic increase in the most recent fiscal year. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Property Tax Rebates 

$533,080 

$547,426 

$612,334 

$630,421 

$882,363 

Hotel Occupancy Tax Rebates 

$686,747 

$753,112 

$794,828 

$871,423 

$808,348 

Sales Tax Rebates 

$0 

$21,046 

$55,528 

$45,881 

$368,716 

 

Presentation 

The bar chart represents the amount rebated by the City of Amarillo for each type of tax rebate over the past five fiscal years. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the dollar amount rebated. The different rebate types are stacked vertically in each fiscal year, with the height representing the total dollar amount rebated.