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by asdff 104 days ago
Libraries aren't paid for that demand though
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They could be!

Here's a line from my local library's site:

> Our auditoriums are provided as a public service for use by individuals, institutions, groups, organizations, and corporations for a small fee, when not being used for library-affiliated or sponsored activities.

The libraries in my city get paid by membership. That's not exactly visits, but a correlated proxy.

Also if it would become really crowded they would probably think of prolonging opening hours.