Hear performances by local artists and learn about their songwriting processes at the first 780 Songwriters Circle on Wednesday at the Lawrence library.

Songwriters Circle on Wednesday provided a space for Lawrence musicians to talk about their songwriting processes and perform for an audience of about 50 people.

Singer and songwriter Liam Elliott said that the arts scene in Lawrence — and performing at Theatre Lawrence — made him want to pursue a career in song writing. He will host a release party Friday ...