Opened on May 1, 1994, the Robert W. Rowe Public Library was the brainchild of Sheridan resident Robert W. Rowe. In his youth, Rowe dreamed of having a local library. Years later, he began the process of making his dream come true. A descendant of the founder of the town of Sheridan, he was contacted for the town's centennial celebration in 1972, where he expressed his wish. After a lengthy legal process, a library district was created and construction could begin on the library itself. Rowe graciously took full responsibility for the construction of the building, hiring an architect and other such tasks. The library was completed and has become an appreciated institution in the town of Sheridan.

Mission Statement:

To serve the residents of the Robert Rowe Public Library District as a center of lifelong learning, offer general information on a broad array of topics, and address the desire of community residents to know and better understand their community heritage.