Perhaps use parameter prompt in query criteria for date field [Enter Return Date]. However, user must provide a valid date in the correct format otherwise errors can occur, so easy but not ideal. If you are entering/editing records via forms as you should be, then the date field on your form could show a calendar when user clicks in it - then choose the date. The query updates the table date field to the date chosen.
Others might chime in with more ideas also.
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