When a shy and imaginative young girl named Lily discovers a magical library hidden in her neighborhood, she embarks on an enchanting adventure to save the fading stories and bring the power of imagination back to her world.

Lily, a curious and introverted 10-year-old girl, spends her days lost in books and daydreams. One day, while exploring her neighborhood, she stumbles upon an old, mysterious bookstore tucked away between buildings.

Lily enters the bookstore and finds herself transported to a magical library filled with talking books and whimsical creatures. The librarian, an eccentric owl named Oliver, welcomes her and explains that the library is in danger of losing its magic due to people's diminishing belief in the power of stories.

Lily embarks on a journey through different book worlds, accompanied by Oliver and a mischievous bookworm named Scribbles. Together, they encounter colorful characters, solve puzzles, and face challenges, all while learning valuable life lessons.

Lily discovers a villainous character named Shadow who seeks to erase all stories from existence. With her newfound courage and determination, Lily confronts Shadow, rallying the characters she's met along the way to help her.

In a climactic battle, Lily and her friends use their collective imagination to defeat Shadow and restore the magic to the library. As a result, the library comes alive with vibrant colors and its shelves overflow with new stories waiting to be discovered.

Lily wakes up, unsure if her adventure was real or just a dream. However, she finds a special book on her nightstand with a handwritten note from Oliver, reminding her to never stop believing in the power of imagination.

Lily steps outside, her eyes sparkling with wonder, ready to embrace life's adventures with a renewed sense of imagination and the knowledge that magic can be found in the pages of a book.

End.

Note: This is a brief outline for an animated short film script. Additional details, dialogue, and character development can be added to create a more comprehensive and polished script.