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The Buncombe County Special Collections Library (formerly the North Carolina Room) is a medium-sized archival facility located on the lower level of Pack Memorial Library in Downtown Asheville. Buncombe County Special Collections specializes in the social, cultural, and natural history of Asheville, Buncombe County, and Western North Carolina.

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Featured Photographer: Andrea Clark

Date: 1968 Before acquiring these photographs, the Pack Library NC Collection included only a few photographs of the vibrant Valley Street neighborhood, now just a fading memory. Thanks to Andrea Clark's photographs, the people and places of that community live again. [View the collection]

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Hours: Tuesday 9am-7pm, Wednesday-Friday 9am-5pm (Mondays by appointment). Learn more and plan your visit here. 

Reading room hours may be affected by public programs. View upcoming BCSC events on the calendar.

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For questions or to schedule an appointment, please email us at packnc@buncombenc.gov

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Latest Posts

Read more +16 January 2026 By packnc in Events, News

BCSC News: January-April 2026 Events

Happy 2026! In case you missed it, the Friends of Buncombe County Special Collections need your support! Donate now to double your impact—plus, mark your calendar for upcoming events and exhibitions taking place now through April!
Read more +31 December 2025 By packnc in Events, News

BCSC News: New Hours + Matching Donations!

Happy New Year! We have some important updates to ring in 2026, including a new schedule plus a special message from the Friends of BCSC to double the impact of your donation.
Read more +19 December 2025 By packnc in News

2025 in Review

2025 has been a year of recovery for our entire region, and we're grateful for all the visitors, researchers, donors, colleagues, and supporters that have joined us in the important work of preserving memory and connecting community.
Read more +10 October 2025 By packnc in Events, News

BCSC News: October-December 2025 Events

A chill is in the air! That means cozying up with a good book, putting on some music, enjoying a few good frights, and spending time with family and friends. Join us for a rare book bash, music history, and book club!
Read more +05 September 2025 By packnc in Events, News

BCSC News: Community Events Commemorating Helene

Join fellow community members at free events commemorating Helene's one year mark at Buncombe County Public Libraries and beyond.
Read more +30 July 2025 By packnc in Events, News

BCSC News: August-September 2025 Events

In August and September, Buncombe County Special Collections presents local history events about food, community, and the memory of Helene as we approach the disaster's one-year mark.
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