Upcoming Events


More workshops and events to come, so make sure you’re signed up for our newsletter!

New Volunteer Orientation
Have you wanted to get more involved with the library but didn’t know where to start?
This in-person onboarding seminar will get you up to speed about the many types of work that helps run and grow our organization.
We’ll cover in detail how to facilitate our lending program, host or assist workshops, manage event logistics, and many more behind-the-scenes administrative tasks inherent to non-profits.

Wednesday, March 27th 2024
6:30 - 8:30 pm

@ location sent via email
RSVP Required
NOTE: We ask those wishing to attend to first attend the library’s new member zoom orientation if they have not already done so.


Make the Visual Physical:
Intro to Projection Mapping

-Part of CETI Spatial SPA Workshop series-

Intro to basic projection mapping, using TouchDesigner and MadMapper, and how to use MiniMad. If you have a laptop, please bring one with free versions of Madmapper and Touch Designer installed. We will have some you can borrow. Bring a video if you would like to experiment with it.
Friday, March 29th, 2024
2:30 - 4:30 pm
CETI Lab
@ PSU, 1855 SW Broadway FMH Rm 218
$25
(If price is a barrier please email info@synthlibraryportland.com for reduced price or no-cost tickets)

Video Mixer
-Part of CETI Spatial SPA Workshop series-

Informal meet up for the PDX video art/synthesis/glitch community, including a presentation by local video artist Cyclop Toad about their process and gear set up ready to play. Video gear swap included.
Saturday, March 30th, 2024
2 - 4 pm
CETI Lab
@ PSU, 1855 SW Broadway FMH Rm 218
Free with required RSVP


Open Library Hours @ CETI
Join us at our community partner CETI Lab for hands-on synth fun.Our facilitators will bring at least one piece of gear with them to play themselves and to share but the focus is what you bring to the session. We encourage folks to come in with their gear to ask questions, get feedback, discover new techniques, talk shop, collaborate, or simply hang out.
The electronic instruments you bring can be either loaned gear checked-out from our lending program or gear that you personally own. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Thursday, April 4th, 2023
2:30 - 4:30 pm
CETI Lab
@ PSU 1855 SW Broadway
Fariborz Maseeh Hall Room 218
Free (RSVP Encouraged)


Intro to Modular Synthesis
Learn the fundamentals of modular synthesis in this beginner workshop with no prior knowledge necessary. Hands-on instruction puts concepts into practice.
Thursday, April 4th 2024
5:30 - 7 pm
@ Control Voltage
3742 N Mississippi Ave
$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.com for no-cost tickets)


New Library Member Orientation
Learn about our organization and how to begin checking out gear from our lending program in this brief zoom meeting
Friday, April 5th 2024
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Recurs Friday @ 7 pm Every 3 Weeks
@ Zoom (room info emailed day before)
RSVP Required


Intro to Modular Synthesis
Learn the fundamentals of modular synthesis in this beginner workshop with no prior knowledge necessary. Hands-on instruction puts concepts into practice.
Thursday, May 2nd 2024
5:30 - 7 pm
@ Control Voltage
3742 N Mississippi Ave
$10-20 sliding scale
(tickets required to attend, no one turned away for lack of funds, email info@synthlibraryportland.com for no-cost tickets)


PDX Synth Expo
We will host three workshops at the Portland Synth and Pedal Expo. Details to be posted soon!
Sunday, April 14th 2024
11am - 5pm
@ Briq Studios
209 NW 4th Ave #3
Free RSVP here for the expo; workshops will have separate admission



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