This lightweight, romantic comedy, set in the late '80s, takes viewers into the youthful New York party scene. It follows the adventures of Mary, a bubbly young woman with no clue as to her life's direction. After Mary is arrested for hosting an illegal party and selling alcohol in her loft, she must go to her godmother Judy, a serious librarian, for a job. At first Mary dislikes working there, but in time she finds a real passion for her new job. When not working, she is with her eclectic circle of friends. Mary falls for Mustafa, a Lebanese who runs a falafel stand. They do not spark right away as Mustafa is put off by Mary's superficial flightiness. Finally, one a rainy night, they passionately connect in the library. Afterwards, Mary finds her new career is in jeopardy. Party Girl has a unique position in film history as the first feature to premiere on the Internet (on June 3, 1995, the same day it premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival). In 1996, it had a spin-off into a TV series, also titled Party Girl.