Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Massachusetts

Library Access

I have been tutoring students during the summer for years in MA. I have been utilizing public libraries that are closest to my students not only for convenience, but it is within the public. I do charge my students a fee for these sessions. I have been recently told that I can no longer tutor there unless I pay the library $25.00 per hour. Do they have a right to ask me to leave or pay a fee? I do live within the community and I do pay taxes. Is this legal? Do I have a right to refuse to leave and continue my tutoring?


Asked on 7/04/08, 10:01 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Colleluori The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC

Re: Library Access

Good Question. I find it odd that a library would do this, but I do think that they can as it is not meant to be used for private profit. I used to use public libraries to work from when I wanted to get away from the phones.

I do not know if you have a case or not, but have you considered tutoring in a StarBucks or a Borders/Barnes and Nobels?

Good luck.

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Answered on 7/06/08, 9:31 pm


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