How should I ask her out?

Do you know what she is studying? Perhaps you could recommend a book that she might enjoy or find useful, and use that to break the ice. Then suggesting coffee would be a great idea.
If you know what she is studying and you’re knowledgeable on the subject, or even taking the same or a similar class, you could also suggest that you study together over coffee.

I wouldn’t ask her out in the library. If she says no that makes things odd for her and you. She might avoid going back.

I would try to catch her outside and ask her for tea.

All you can do is ask. Just smile, say I enjoy seeing you in here. Would you like to have coffee some time?

Exactly what @marinelife life is recommending.

As a female, I’d much prefer that a person with an interest first hold a conversation or two before asking me out. Can you come up with some question you’d like to ask her to get the ball rolling?

Have you tried to have a conversation with her yet? You might find out you don’t find her that fascinating when she talks. Or it might give her a reason to WANT to go to coffee with you. I’d been a little eeked out if a complete stranger invited me for coffee.

Like you would like for it to happen but if it doesn’t your entire existance isnt going to crumble.

Do you talk when she comes in? Usually, if a guy visibly brightens and smiles when he sees a girl, she generally picks up on the fact that he’s interested in her. An invitation for coffee or tea, or to an author’s lecture on campus, would be good. Think of it in terms of making a new friend and not a date, and it won’t be awkward.

Perhaps, if you know roughly the times when she comes in, you could leave a note for her, and leave it up to her to confront you if she feels it necessary.

Awwwwww that is so cute o^_^o

I think that asking her out for coffee is a good idea! That’s a fairy tale situation. To me it is anyway, every girl thinks differently, but I’d be flattered if a guy did that to me and I sure as hell would give him the time of day! Just make sure that you don’t act sure of yourself. Don’t be too shy but do not act like you know that she’ll say yes. That drives me BSC! You don’t sound like the type of guy that would do that, I’m just saying though. You sound so smitten it’s adorable!

I hope it all goes well for you! You have to tell me how it works out for you! Please!

Good luck!

I agree with those who said that getting asked out by a stranger would creep me out. Here’s my idea: Walk past her and smile and say something like, “Hey! It’s you again!” Then, take a glance at what she is reading or working on and ask her a question about it. Try to keep the conversation rolling for a short time. It is up to you whether you want to ask her out now or try again another day.

If I had to do it (and I probably wouldn’t want to b/c there is a reason she’s sitting in the library and not somewhere else), I’d just go up to her and say something like, “Hey. I’m Rich, I see you in here all the time. Wanna get Starbucks some time.”

How about for a starter question: “Hi, I’m Praang, one of the library aides. I’ve noticed that you are in here every week. If there is anything I can do to assist, please feel free to ask.”

@Pied_Pfeffer

A starter question is a good idea. Your example of one is a bad example though. I would suggest you ask a question that requires more than “yes, no, or O.K.”

Something like that, she could like up, be like “thanks,” and go straight back to her devices. Make sure you get her to (want to) engage.

@mrrich724 There is no question involved in that opener. It is a non-creepy way to make an introduction and see how the young lady reacts. If she immediately shows interest, then Praang has the green light to pursue a conversation either then or at another time. If she shows little interest, it could be because she isn’t. She could already be in a relationship or not prefer the OP’s gender. Or maybe she is engrossed in her studies and isn’t fully paying attention at the moment. If she gives him a warm good-bye upon leaving or a friendly hello the next time she visits, then it is time for the next step, such as an open-ended question.

“without being weird, and without drawing attention?”

You looking for it to be easy? NOT GOING TO HAPPEN! :-)

Walk up to her and be honest. Just take some time to think out what you will say. As to not be too big a dork. She will find you cute and sweet.

But, she might also have another in her life. That s where it is ok, and you just wanted her to know that you find her visits a highlight in your day. Then walk away.

It would’ve been great if you could’ve asked her something about what she was reading or what she was doing on her laptop… Then started the conversation… Asking her name or asking her out for coffee straight away would definitely freak her out…