Teens & Tweens

See our calendar for virtual events, including storytimes, trivia, and book discussions.

Distance Learning Resources from WCCLS / Recursos de aprendizaje a distancia —

Events, clubs and classes–all free and open to the public.

Teen Book Club – Grades 9-12. Runs during the school year. Register online, call 503-625-6688, or email askusSPL@wccls.org. Get a free copy of the book, while supplies last. Sponsored by Friends of the Sherwood Library.
After Hours for Teens – Bring your friends, have some fun, and enjoy the library after hours with a program just for teens. Grades 6-12. Register online, call 503-625-6688, or email askusSPL@wccls.org.
TeenLAB (on Zoom as of 4/14/20) – Teen volunteering group. Let’s meet virtually and discuss how we can find meaningful ways to engage with the library.
Check out the calendar for special events for teens and tweens hosted by Sherwood Public Library.

Homework Resources–available for free with your library card.

Gale in Context – Find articles, topic overviews, and multimedia information to complete homework assignments.
Brainfuse HelpNow – From kindergarten to college, online tutors are available to help students and their caregivers. Also available in Spanish and French. Also includes study guides and tools to make flashcards.
Kanopy – Fun, educational, and entertaining streaming movies.
Libby – Browse the Teens section for featured booklists, including new title and OBOB lists.
OBOB – Learn all about the Oregon Battle of the Books and this years’ book selections at the official website.

Drivers license prep

Driving License Practice Tests – Practice for the Oregon driving license tests online for free.

College test prep

LearningExpress Library: Career Admissions and Test Prep section includes study guides and test prep for many exams for the college-bound, including ACT, SAT, and AP tests.

GED Test Prep

LearningExpress Library: High School Equivalency Center section includes tools to prep for the GED, HiSET, and TASC tests.

College funding

Paying for College guides: Student financial guides from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Brainfuse JobNow – Free resume review, career assistance, and more.
Job and Career Excellerator – Use the resume and cover letter builder apps, learn about occupations, and work through a tutorial on preparing for job interviews.
WorkSource Oregon – Statewide agency to find job postings, resources and training to help workers get employment.