# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Author Talk: Lloyd Jones in Conversation with Claire Mabey
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm (+13:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for a one-off event with author Lloyd Jones, who will be in conversation with Aotearoa’s very own Claire Mabey.

We are excited to announce that Wellington City Libraries will be staging an event with one of the leading lights of the Aotearoa’s literary scene, Lloyd Jones, who will be in conversation with award-winning bestselling author Claire Mabey about his autobiographical memoir, The Beaded Curtain. Expect something very special as this promises to be an unmissable discussion that will yield unique in-depth insights and reveal some of the life experiences that helped form one of our most celebrated authors.

📍 Ngā Pou Ruahine (level 2) Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
🎫 This is a free event, and all are welcome. We expect this event to be very popular and seating is limited, so please arrive early to ensure a seat.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/author-talk-lloyd-jones-in-conversation-with-claire-mabey/200030605288232
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wellington
- **state**: WG
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 65 Victoria Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6011
- **lat**: -41.28813
- **long**: 174.77653
- **full address**: 65 Victoria Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6011, New Zealand

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Author Talk: Lloyd Jones in Conversation with Claire Mabey being held?
  - **A:** Author Talk: Lloyd Jones in Conversation with Claire Mabey takes place on Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm at 65 Victoria Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6011, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Author Talk: Lloyd Jones in Conversation with Claire Mabey?
  - **A:** Author Talk: Lloyd Jones in Conversation with Claire Mabey is organized by Wellington City Libraries.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Author Talk: Lloyd Jones in Conversation with Claire Mabey is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wellington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Author Talk: Lloyd Jones in Conversation with Claire Mabey sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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