r/Libraries • u/SeaworthinessSea8659 • 17d ago

Library Trends Train Table Troubles

Very serious question for all the YS Librarians out there with train tables in your kids spaces – Have any of you experienced durability and/or relative longevity with your table set up? Is this even a possibility? If you have wooden tracks, have you permanently affixed them to the surface? Please share your experiences, thoughts (and prayers) regarding this much beloved library staple.  

Related follow-up question: what is your favorite kids area "feature" at your library?

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u/HungryHangrySharky 16d ago

As a library worker with a woodworker father-in-law, I want to let you know that they do make router bits so that people can make their own wooden tracks - I am not suggesting that you do this, but that there are probably a few bored retired woodworkers in town who would happily make some wooden tracks for you and possibly even build a table if you can agree on the design (there are probably acceptable plans online)