Tonies
Bring stories to life with our Tonies collection.
Check out one of our 20 Tonieboxes, each with headphones and four storytelling characters. Just place a character on the Toniebox to start the story. Zoo-wee-mama! Enjoy favorites like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Big Nate, Paw Patrol, National Geographic Animals, and The Gruffalo.
Wait, what is a Tonie again?
Tonies are small, hand-painted characters that work with a Toniebox—a child-friendly, screen-free audio player. Each character unlocks a world of audio content, from beloved stories and fairy tales to educational adventures and music.
Just place a Tonie on the Toniebox and the magic begins.
Who can borrow them?
Families, children, teachers, childcare providers—anyone with a valid library card—can borrow Tonies from the library. They’re perfect for storytime, classrooms, imaginative play and quiet bedtime routines.
Here's what you need to know:
- 21-day loan
- Up to 5 items per card (any combination of Tonieboxes and characters)
- Holdable
- Auto-renewable, if no holds
- Must be returned to the front Check Out Desk
Visit the library to browse the Tonies collection.
Using a Toniebox
Turning On and Off
Pinch one of the ears or place the Toniebox on its charging station to turn it on. After 10 minutes of inactivity, it will automatically turn off.
Playing and Pausing
When the LED is solid green, place a Tonie on top to start playing. Remove the Tonie to pause. Place it back on top to resume where you left off.
Adjusting the Volume
Pinch the larger ear to increase the volume and the smaller ear to decrease it.
Skipping Tracks
Tap the side of the Toniebox to skip between tracks. Tilt it to fast forward or rewind.
Charging the Toniebox
A full charge lasts up to 7 hours.
- Solid orange: battery is low.
- Flashing red: battery is empty and needs charging.