There are 2 hotels within 6 blocks of the library. I was quoted a rate of
$95/night for a single at the Hilton Hotel at the Convention Center and
$69/night at the Holiday Inn Downtown. Both quotes said they depend on
availability, discounts, etc. There is a bed and breakfast within a mile of
the library in the historic West Central neighborhood, Carole Lombard House,
but I don't know the rates, phone (219) 426-9896. There is some free parking
on the West side of the library with an hour limit which in my experience is
never enforced. The metered parking is only checked during normal business
hours, Mon thru Fri, 8am to 5pm, 50 cents for 2 hours. I would check the
Hilton and Holiday websites or 800 numbers before eliminating them as
possibilities. Daylight walking would be safe from these locations, and you
could drive in the evenings for free parking.
Pat in Fort Wayne