Baden, PA asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Municipal Law for Kentucky

Q: Someone is trying to get the local library to run their business for them without paying them in KY. Is that illegal?

Person walks into a local library and asks them to run their business for them, asks them to design business cards, ads, flyers, etc. They are argumentative if they are denied, a real Karen type of situation.

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A: Libraries are public institutions that provide free access to information and resources to their patrons. Libraries are not typically obligated to provide services to businesses or individuals for profit.

If the person is argumentative or demanding, the library may refuse to provide the services requested. Libraries have the right to refuse to provide services to patrons who are disruptive or abusive.

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