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The third floor of the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, is closed today, Friday, November 21, due to building issues. The third floor will remain closed until further notice. More information will be provided as it is known. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

All Denver Public Library locations will close early at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, and will be closed all day on Thursday, November 27, in observance of Thanksgiving, and Friday, November 28 for a city-mandated furlough. More information.

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