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Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns

2025-09-16 19:00:00 2025-09-16 20:00:00 America/Chicago Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns Join Illinois Libraries Present for a nostalgic and intimate hour-long conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns, best known as ‘Steve’ from the beloved Nickelodeon show Blue’s Clues. Online -

Tuesday, September 16
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-16 19:00:00 2025-09-16 20:00:00 America/Chicago Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns Join Illinois Libraries Present for a nostalgic and intimate hour-long conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns, best known as ‘Steve’ from the beloved Nickelodeon show Blue’s Clues. Online -

Join Illinois Libraries Present for a nostalgic and intimate hour-long conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns, best known as ‘Steve’ from the beloved Nickelodeon show Blue’s Clues.

Join Illinois Libraries Present for a nostalgic and intimate hour-long conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns, best known as ‘Steve’ from the beloved Nickelodeon show Blue’s Clues.

Beyond the iconic blue paw print and memorable striped green shirt, Burns has built a unique career in entertainment, encompassing acting, directing, music, and, new this fall, a podcast which “listens back” - Alive with Steve Burns.

This special interview offers a closer look at Burn’s journey, from the early fame of Blue’s Clues to his personal growth and creative evolution. Arionne Nettles, a Chicago based storyteller and cultural reporter, will join Steve in conversation.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). 

ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@ila.org. 

If you have any questions, please email fictionmedia@northbrook.info or call at 847-272-2830.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Adult Learning |

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Northbrook Public Library

Phone: 847-272-6224

Hours
Mon, Aug 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 22 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 24 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming events

Sun, Aug 17, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Mon, Aug 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Civic Room - First Floor

Cancelled
Mon, Aug 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Mon, Aug 18, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor,Study Room 2 - Second Floor

Mon, Aug 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pollak Room AB - First Floor
This event is full

Mon, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor,Study Room 2 - Second Floor

Tue, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Reference Area - Second Floor

Tue, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Zoom Room 5 - Youth Services

Tue, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor
This event is full

Tue, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Auditorium - First Floor

Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Corner - Second Floor

Wed, Aug 20, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor,Study Room 2 - Second Floor

Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor,Study Room 2 - Second Floor

Thu, Aug 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Room 2 - Fiction & Media

Thu, Aug 21, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Civic Room - First Floor

Fri, Aug 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pollak Room AB - First Floor
Registration is now closed

Mon, Aug 25, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Mon, Aug 25, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor,Study Room 2 - Second Floor

Mon, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor,Study Room 2 - Second Floor

Mon, Aug 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium - First Floor

Tue, Aug 26, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Tue, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Reference Area - Second Floor

Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Corner - Second Floor

Wed, Aug 27, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor,Study Room 2 - Second Floor

Wed, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor,Study Room 2 - Second Floor

Wed, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Civic Room - First Floor

Fri, Aug 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pollak Room AB - First Floor
Registration is now closed

Sat, Aug 30, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor
This event is full

Sat, Aug 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium - First Floor

Sun, Aug 31, All day

Mon, Sep 01, All day

Tue, Sep 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Reference Area - Second Floor

Wed, Sep 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Wed, Sep 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium - First Floor

Wed, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Reference Area - Second Floor

Wed, Sep 03, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Auditorium - First Floor

Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Pollak Room A - First Floor
This event is full

Fri, Sep 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pollak Room AB - First Floor
This event is full

Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Corner - Second Floor

Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor
This event is full

Sun, Sep 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Mon, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Mon, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Mon, Sep 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Corner - Second Floor

Tue, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Reference Area - Second Floor

Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Tue, Sep 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Tue, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor

Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Zoom Room 2 - Fiction & Media

Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Wed, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium - First Floor

Wed, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Collaboratory - Second Floor

Wed, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Auditorium - First Floor

Thu, Sep 11, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Study Room 12 - Second Floor

Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Corner - Second Floor

Thu, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Thu, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Thu, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Reference Area - Second Floor

Thu, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor
This event is full

Thu, Sep 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium - First Floor

Rescheduled
Thu, Sep 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
New date Thursday, September 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Pollak Room AB - First Floor
This event is full

Fri, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Civic Room - First Floor

Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Sat, Sep 13, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor

Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium - First Floor

Sun, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Mon, Sep 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Mon, Sep 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Civic Room - First Floor

Mon, Sep 15, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor,Study Room 2 - Second Floor

Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Activity Room - Second Floor

Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor,Study Room 2 - Second Floor

Mon, Sep 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium - First Floor

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Corner - Second Floor

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Zoom Room 2 - Fiction & Media

Tue, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Reference Area - Second Floor

Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Zoom Room 5 - Youth Services

Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Pollak Room A - First Floor
This event is full

Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Interactive Classroom - Second Floor