Another thought would be to only have toys that are attached to the wall, table, etc.  For instance, wall panels like the one below.  It also saves on floor space.

You could also try getting one of the toy vacuums that plays a "pick up" song and ask them to use it when they're done (sign?).

On Mon, Apr 6, 2026 at 1:22 PM EMAIL TEAM via Michlib-l <michlib-l@liblists.org> wrote:

Dear Librarians,

Do you ever have parents bring their children to the children's room to play and they just visit with the adults and let the children tear apart the room and then leave. How can you suggest that it is a learning process to return the toys to their place.

Stephanie Daniels, Director

Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library
12 Church Street 

Hartford, MI 49057

(269)588-5103

http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/

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Jonesville High School Library

460 Adrian Rd.

Jonesville, MI  49250

(517)849-9934

lquiggle@jonesvilleschools.org

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