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Lectern

Blocks Utility & storage

A lectern is a presentation bookstand that allows multiple players to read the same book and emits redstone signals.

See the exact in-game appearance on Minecraft Wiki

Versioned source data

Edition availability

01

Java Edition

Source version 26.1
Registry ID
731
Source display name
Lectern
Maximum stack
64

Bedrock Edition

Source version 1.26.60
Registry ID
-194
Source display name
Lectern
Maximum stack
64
Component-based
No
Source version tag
Unclassified by source

From the recipe registry

Crafting recipe

Java · 26.1

Lectern1 crafted

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Recipe 11

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Recipe 12

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12 recipes are listed in the Java source dataset. The first is shown above; expand to inspect the others.

Recipe data is supplied for Java Edition only in this source. Bedrock recipes are not inferred.

Field guide

Item details

How to obtain

  • Crafted from four wooden slabs and one bookshelf on a crafting table. Source
  • Generates naturally in village libraries and stronghold library rooms. Source

Practical uses

  • Right-click with a book and quill or written book to place it for public reading. Source
  • Serves as the job site workstation block for villagers to claim the librarian profession. Source

Mechanics

  • When read with a comparator, outputs a redstone signal corresponding to the current page number being viewed. Source
Written Book Book and Quill Redstone Comparator

Reverse recipe lookup · Java · 26.1

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No Java crafting outputs using Lectern are recorded in the selected source snapshot. This does not establish that the item has no other uses. Bedrock recipe data is not included.