McDonald's does not provide computers, though. People who patronize the library for internet access the most are those who don't own a computer at all. In other countries, this role is often filled by internet cafes, but they never really caught on in the U.S.
Excellent point. I suppose books could be kept in libraries for atmosphere, even if nobody used them. Funny how a sensible point, when approached from the wrong angle, can be rendered nonsensical.