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The MakerSpace

Located on the second floor of the Downtown Library, the MakerSpace is a place where patrons can complete art projects, learn the basics of any craft we have, upcycle items, and do their own mending and repairs. MakerSpace construction was made possible by support from the Amarillo Area Foundation, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the Friends of the Amarillo Public Library.

The MakerSpace featuring various crafting stations
A large crafting table with a tiny parts organizer behind it
A long arm quilting machine
Cricut Maker next to various crafting supplies
A blue sewing machine next to a pile of fabric and other sewing tools
Leather craft supplies and tools
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Two serger machines on a desk
A Sentro knitting machine next to various balls of yarn and other knitting supplies
Multiple 3D printers
Metal storage cabinet with a variety of tools

Tools & Activities

Paper Craft

Sewing Machines

Craft Jewelry

Cricut

3D Printers

Longarm Machine

Paint & Draw

Leatherwork

Knit & Crochet

MakerSpace Hours

Click here to view our holiday schedule.

Monday9:30AM-7PM
Tuesday9:30AM-7PM
Wednesday9:30AM-7PM
Thursday9:30AM-5:30PM
Friday9:30AM-5:30PM
Saturday9:30AM-5:30PM
Sunday2:30PM-5:30PM
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How to Access the MakerSapce

  • All visitors, regardless of age, must have an APL or HLC library card
  • Accounts must be active and in good standing
  • All visitors must fill out and turn in a User Agreement Form before using the space
  • Age restrictions or training may apply for certain equipment
  • Certain equipment, like the longarm quilting machine, require reservations
  • Most supplies are available for free thanks to community donations
  • Some supplies have a small fee to cover the cost of materials, such as 3D prints and paints

How to Use the Longarm Quilting Machine

Patrons must call to reserve the Longarm. Our team will be on hand to teach and assist you during your appointment. Click here to view more information on the Longarm quilting machine, or call with any questions.

  • Reservations are available Monday through Saturday from 10AM – 4 PM
  • Users must bring their own quilt back, batting, and top, but must not fuse or glue these together
  • User must bring their own “Omni Superior” thread as this is the only thread allowed in the machine

How to use our 3D Printing Service

The MakerSpace has a 3D printing service available for patrons. Files can be dropped off during our open hours, except on Sundays. Here’s how you can have prints made:

  • Bring a copy of the .STL file you want printed to the MakerSpace
  • Our team will check the file to verify it can be printed
  • Pay the calculated cost of materials before your print is started
  • Once print is complete, we will contact you to pick up your item

Donations

The MakerSpace accepts donations, but we kindly request that all patrons call before bringing anything. Donations may include tools, materials, or equipment that are in good condition.

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Holiday Schedule

Library branches are closed on the following holidays. If a holiday falls on a Saturday, the holiday shall be observed on that Saturday and the preceding Friday. If it falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on that Sunday and the following Monday.  

  • New Year’s Day – January 1
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – third Monday in January
  • President’s Day – third Monday of February
  • Good Friday
  • Easter
  • Memorial Day – last Monday in May
  • Juneteenth – June 19
  • Independence Day – July 4
  • Labor Day – first Monday in September
  • Veterans Day – November 11
  • Thanksgiving Day – fourth Thursday in November
  • Day After Thanksgiving – fourth Friday in November
  • Christmas Eve – December 24
  • Christmas Day – December 25

Additional Closures 

Library branches may close due to inclement weather, extended utility outages, repairs, or construction. Closures will be announced as soon as possible on the library website and social media.

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.