Hobby Memorial Library at Central Texas College

Hobby Memorial Library at Central Texas College The library website is your gateway to all services and resources: https://www.ctcd.edu/academics/library/

The Oveta Culp Hobby Memorial Library at Central Texas College supports teaching, learning, and research through expert librarian support, information literacy instruction, curated resources, and spaces that advance student learning. The Oveta Culp Hobby Memorial Library supports student success by providing accessible virtual and in-person services for students, faculty, and staff at Central Texa

s College. Located in Building 240 on the Central Campus, professional librarians and trained staff are available to assist with research, information literacy, and navigating library resources.

Need a second set of eyes on your paper?Before you submit that assignment, let the CTC Library help! The Research Assist...
06/02/2026

Need a second set of eyes on your paper?

Before you submit that assignment, let the CTC Library help! The Research Assistance & Paper Review Service provides feedback on:

✔️ MLA and APA citations
✔️ Works Cited and Reference pages
✔️ Paper organization and structure
✔️ Grammar and writing mechanics
✔️ Research sources and documentation

Whether you're writing a discussion post, essay, research paper, or final project, our librarians are here to help you submit your best work.

Submit your paper online:
https://www.ctcd.edu/academics/library/research-assistance-paper-review-service/

Questions? Contact the CTC Library at 254-526-1621 or email [email protected].

Central Texas College

Summer Hours Are Now in Effect at the Library!We look forward to supporting you throughout the summer semester with rese...
05/26/2026

Summer Hours Are Now in Effect at the Library!

We look forward to supporting you throughout the summer semester with research assistance, study spaces, computers, printing, databases, and library resources.

Have a safe and productive summer!

The Hobby Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.As we honor and remember the m...
05/21/2026

The Hobby Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

As we honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country, we wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday.

Library services will resume during Summer I semester hours on Tuesday, May 26.

Congratulations to all of the winners and published contributors featured in the 2026 edition of Byways: Journal of Arts...
05/12/2026

Congratulations to all of the winners and published contributors featured in the 2026 edition of Byways: Journal of Arts and Letters!

This annual publication celebrates the outstanding creative work of Central Texas College students through poetry, photography, digital art, painting, sculpture, short stories, music lyrics, and more. The works selected for this year’s issue represent some of the finest examples of student creativity, imagination, and artistic expression across our campus community.

The Hobby Memorial Library and the Byways editorial staff extend sincere appreciation to English professors Chelsea Elkins and Mike Matthews for assisting with the judging process and helping recognize the exceptional talent represented in this year’s journal. We also thank the Central Texas College Marketing team for their support with the final journal design and for showcasing this year’s winners.

To every student who submitted work: thank you for sharing your creativity and voice with the CTC community. We encourage you to continue pursuing your artistic and literary endeavors.

Central Texas College

Scotland’s Highland Games season begins in May, bringing centuries of Scottish tradition, athletic competition, music, a...
05/12/2026

Scotland’s Highland Games season begins in May, bringing centuries of Scottish tradition, athletic competition, music, and cultural celebration to life. Originally gatherings of Scottish clans, the Highland Games featured tests of strength, skill, and endurance, along with bagpipes, dancing, and storytelling traditions that continue today.

To celebrate the start of the Highland Games, Hobby Memorial Library has created a display featuring books on Scottish history, culture, folklore, traditions, and the Highland Games themselves.

Alongside our print display, we also have a selection of eBooks available through the library’s online catalog that can be read from home or anywhere with your CTC library access.

Explore Scotland’s rich heritage and traditions with us this month at the library!

Warrior Dreams
by Hesse David
https://ctcd.on.worldcat.org/oclc/935259086

Traditional Gaelic Bagpiping
by John G. Gibson
https://ctcd.on.worldcat.org/oclc/614456087

Whiskey, Kilts, and the Loch Ness Monster: Traveling through Scotland with Boswell and Johnson
by William W. Starr
https://ctcd.on.worldcat.org/oclc/795241131

Scotland: A History
by Jenny Wormald
https://ctcd.on.worldcat.org/oclc/437109333

Language in Scotland: Corpus-Based Studies
by Wendy Anderson
https://ctcd.on.worldcat.org/oclc/862887986

Robert Burns in Global Culture
by Murray Pittock and Bucknell University Press https://ctcd.on.worldcat.org/oclc/733040268

Understanding Scotland Musically: Folk, Tradition and Policy
by Simon McKerrell and Gary West
https://ctcd.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1024268264

Nine Centuries of Man: Manhood and Masculinities in Scottish History
Edited by Lynn Abrams and Elizabeth Ewan
https://ctcd.on.worldcat.org/oclc/981591540

The Invention of Scotland: Myth and History
by H. R. Trevor-Roper
https://ctcd.on.worldcat.org/oclc/811405729

Hobby Memorial Library Intersession HoursThe library will observe intersession hours from May 11–May 25.Intersession Hou...
05/11/2026

Hobby Memorial Library Intersession Hours

The library will observe intersession hours from May 11–May 25.

Intersession Hours

Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Friday, May 15: 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Please note that the library will only be open Monday–Thursday during the week of May 18–21.

The library will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

Summer I classes begin on Tuesday, May 26.

What inspired Star Wars? It all started with research.George Lucas drew from mythology, history, philosophy, and global ...
05/08/2026

What inspired Star Wars? It all started with research.

George Lucas drew from mythology, history, philosophy, and global storytelling traditions to create a galaxy that still resonates today.

Stop by the Hobby Memorial Library to explore our May print book display highlighting the ideas behind Star Wars.

Prefer to read online? We’ve also curated eBooks from our collection, linked here so you can explore the same influences anytime.
https://ctcd.on.worldcat.org/discovery

The Cold War: An International History by David Painter
The Knights Templar by Helen J. Nicholson
Ancient Rome: From Romulus to Justinian by Thomas R. Martin
The Columbia History of the Vietnam War by David Anderson
Hi**er and N**i Germany: A History by Jackson J. Spielvogel
Richard Nixon: The Life by John A. Farrell
The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell
Martial Arts as Embodied Knowledge: Asian Traditions in a Transnational World by D. S. Farrer & John Whalen-Bridge

Whether you’re browsing in person or online, discover the historical influences behind the story.
https://www.ctcd.edu/academics/library/

Central Texas College

✨ May the 4th be with you… all finals week long ✨Finals are here, and the Hobby Memorial Library is your home base for s...
05/04/2026

✨ May the 4th be with you… all finals week long ✨

Finals are here, and the Hobby Memorial Library is your home base for success. Whether you're studying, writing, or just need a quiet place to focus—we’ve got you covered.

📚 Study smart
💻 Use library resources
☕ Take breaks when you need them

…and may the Force be with you every step of the way.

Central Texas College

Today is National Library Workers Day—a time to recognize the people who keep the library running and support your succe...
04/21/2026

Today is National Library Workers Day—a time to recognize the people who keep the library running and support your success every day.

Library workers include librarians, staff, and student employees who:
✔ connect you with the right resources
✔ support your research and assignments
✔ provide services that help you succeed

This day was established in 2003 to honor the dedication, expertise, and impact of all library workers—and to advocate for the value of their work.

Take a moment to thank the people who help make your academic journey a little easier.

✨ Find Your Joy in the support behind your success.

Central Texas College

Address

6200 W Central Texas Expressway
Killeen, TX
76549

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 9pm
Friday 7:30am - 11:30am
Sunday 12:30pm - 7:30pm

Telephone

+12545261621

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Hobby Memorial Library at Central Texas College posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Hobby Memorial Library at Central Texas College:

Shortcuts

Share

Category