Explore Afghan-U.S. ties during the next installment of the History and Hops series at Dragon Hops Brewing in Purcellville on Thursday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m. We'll hear what the Afghans think of America’s presence, what we’ve done there and what daily life is like for servicemembers and civilians as they try to push back against a rising insurgency.

Personal finance books can empower you to budget, save for retirement, get out of debt and tackle many other money-related decisions with confidence. Check out one of these eBooks to help you on your financial journey. It's this week's Commuter ePick, courtesy of Loudoun County Commuter Services.

Newseum educators will show you how to identify buzzwords, bots and bad actors on social media. You'll get clear definitions of current media terms and practical tools to identify fake and flawed news.

Saturday, Jan. 19, 2 p.m.
at Gum Spring Library.

Embark on a whirlwind trip to Belgium -- without leaving your seat. Historian and adventure traveler John Daum will take you on a virtual trip to Bruges, a city renowned for its well-preserved medieval and Renaissance buildings as well as its delicious food and beer.

Find Belgium guidebooks and more in the catalog.

Death Cafes are an international movement that encourage discussion of death and mortality with the aim of helping people make the most of their lives. In this program, a death doula will facilitate a respectful, agenda-free conversation exploring our understanding, thoughts and fears about death and dying.

Get used books, DVDs and CDs at rock-bottom prices during the Friends of the Ashburn Library Winter Book Sale Friday, Jan. 25 through Sunday, Jan. 27.

Donate used books, CDs and DVDs through Wednesday, Jan. 23 at Ashburn Library during regular hours.