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In the city of Denver, a series of closures and adjusted operations are in effect due to the city-wide furlough days. Here's what you need to know:

On Friday, the first of the two designated furlough days for most city employees, several key services and facilities will be closed. These include the Denver Auditor's office, the clerk and recorder's office, the non-emergency report line (311), Denver Motor Vehicle offices, and Denver County Court, Denver District Court, and the juvenile and probate courts.

However, essential services such as police officers and firefighters will still be on duty, ensuring the safety and security of the city. Denver Health will also remain open, providing necessary healthcare services.

For those needing to report issues related to the Denver Animal Shelter, you can make reports by calling 720-944-3000 during the closures. The shelter itself will be open on Friday but closed on Monday.

If you need to make reports or access services online, you can do so at denvergov.org. Additionally, you can text "hi" to 439311 during the closures for certain services.

City recreation centers will be closed both on Friday and Monday, but they will follow their normal weekend hours on Saturday and Sunday. Compost pickups have been suspended for this week, with solid waste collection resuming next week, and pickups delayed by one day.

All Denver Public Library locations will be closed both on Friday and Monday, but they will be open on Saturday and Sunday for regular hours.

It's important to note that there are no publicly available details from the search results specifying which employees of the Denver Public Library work on Saturdays and Sundays.

Denver Human Services will be closed both on Friday and Monday, but child and adult protection emergency response teams and hotlines will be taking and responding to reports. Reports can be made by calling 720-944-3000.

Lastly, city golf courses will be open both on Friday and Monday, providing a recreational outlet for residents during the furlough days. The mayor's office will be closed on Friday and Monday.

Remember, most city employees are required to take at least two unpaid furlough days by the end of the year. The second furlough day is yet to be announced. Stay informed and plan accordingly to ensure you can access the services you need during these closures.