Teens & Tweens
See our calendar for all events.
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.
- Teen Volunteer Club (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: Middle School and Gale in Context: High School – 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 and GED Test Prep
- Brainfuse HelpNow: The SkillSurfer section includes study guides and test prep for many exams for the college-bound, including ACT, SAT, and AP tests, as well as prep for taking the GED.
College funding
- Paying for College guides: Student financial guides from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
- Brainfuse JobNow – Free resume review, career assistance, and more.
- LinkedIn Learning – Tons of videos about building resumes and cover letters, applying for jobs, and the interview process.
- WorkSource Oregon – Statewide agency to find job postings, resources and training to help workers get employment.