The Do List Home / The Do List Then, in August, it wants you to bring them back for competitive measuring. Don’t ask too many questions. Jun 10, 2026 Updated 10:46 am PT The Oakland Public Library wants YOU ... to grow some nice, tall marigolds over the summer. Thanks. (Ksenia Pixelesse/Unsplash) If you feel like it’s been forever since anyone gave you flowers, dry your eyes, turn off Taylor Swift’s Red album, and journey to your nearest Oakland Public Library. Why?