A vibrant New York City socialite struggles to make ends meet, relying mostly on hosting eclectic parties and collecting a few dollars at the door. Meanwhile, her charismatic and fun-loving personality is a staple among the city's nightlife scene. Her carefree lifestyle takes a serious turn when she is arrested for holding an illicit event without a permit. With bills mounting and her fate hanging in the balance, she turns to her librarian godmother for help. Her godmother reluctantly provides bail money on the condition that she takes a job at the library to pay off her debt. Initially dismissive of the quiet, bookish world she's thrust into, she reluctantly starts sorting books and managing the card catalog, finding herself strangely drawn to the orderliness of library work amidst her chaotic lifestyle.

As weeks go by, she finds herself unexpectedly charmed by the structure and knowledge within the library. She discovers surprising skills for research and organization, leading to rich encounters with varied personalities visiting for literary guidance. Through her experience, she begins to reassess her life's direction, considering possibilities outside of her once-lively party circuit. Her journey through late nights and library shelves introduces a novel approach to blending exuberant creativity with newfound practicality. As her passion for this structured realm of information grows, she starts forging a bridge between her past indulgence and potential future, offering simple but profound insights into self-discovery and change amid life's entropic festivities.