With the holidays coming up fast, here are seven places to get or create last-minute gifts for loved ones in Denton.

Recycled Books

The bookstore has pre-owned books, movies and records in downtown Denton. The store is housed in the Wright Opera House on the square.Nexus Game Lounge

This tabletop role playing and trading card game shop opened in late November and offers accessories for role-playing game players and card game enthusiasts. The shop has accessories for games like Pathfinder, Dungeons and Dragons, Lorcana and Warhammer 40,000.
  • 2201 S. I-35, Denton
  • Monday, noon-7 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday, noon- 10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, noon-midnight; Sunday, noon-10 p.m.
  • www.nexusgamelounge.com
The Forge Makerspace

The North Branch Library offers a space to create handmade gifts. The space has several tools to craft your own items, including 3D printers, laser cutters, laser engravers and yarn ball winders.
  • 3020 N. Locust St., Denton
  • Tuesday, 5-8:30 p.m.; Thursday, noon- 3 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-noon; Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • www.tinyurl.com/DentonMakers
The Plot Twist Book Bar


This independent book store exclusively offers romance books and features a bar with book-themed cocktails.Candy Haven and Cakes

The sweet shop and bakery has hand-dipped chocolates, cookies, fudge, cupcakes and cheesecakes. The shop is located near Fort Worth Drive and I-35 E.Yellow Dog Art Bar and Gallery

Owned by local artist John Bramblitt, the bar and art gallery offers artwork produced by local artists. Guests can also enjoy drinks from the full-service bar.
  • 219 E. Hickory St., Denton
  • Tuesday-Wednesday, 4 p.m.-midnight; Thursday, 4:30p.m.-midnight; Friday, 4 p.m.-midnight; Saturday, 2 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.-midnight
  • www.yellowdogartbar.com
Mil-Blox

Located in the Golden Triangle Mall, Mil-Blox offers historically accurate military-themed building block figures and play sets.