In this tutorial, you will learn how to make a lectern in Minecraft and how to use it in the game.
A Minecraft lectern is used as a work block for librarians, to hold books that multiple players can read in multiplayer, and can emit a redstone signal.
Contents
- 1 Available Platforms
- 2 Materials Needed To Craft A Lectern
- 3 Steps To Make A Minecraft Lectern
- 4 Minecraft Lectern Command
- 5 FAQ’s
- 5.1 1. What does a lectern do in Minecraft?
- 5.2 2. How do you make a lectern out of a book?
- 5.3 3. How do you use the lectern in Minecraft?
- 5.4 4. How do you put books on a lectern in Minecraft?
- 5.5 5. Can you make a lectern?
- 5.6 6. How do you make a villager librarian?
- 5.7 7. How do you make a lectern villager?
- 5.8 8. How does the lectern work in Minecraft?
- 5.9 9. Can you make a lectern in Minecraft?
- 5.10 10. How do I submit a book to lectern?
- 6 How To Make A Lectern In Minecraft Video Tutorial
- 7 More Recipes
Available Platforms
| Edition | Platform | Available |
|---|---|---|
| Java Edition | Windows, Mac & Linux PC’s | Yes |
| Bedrock Edition | Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, Fire OS, Windows 10 PC’s | Yes |
| Education Edition | Mac, iOs 12, Windows 10 PC’s | Yes |
| PlayStation Edition | PS4 | Yes |
Materials Needed To Craft A Lectern
- 1 Bookshelf
- 4 wooden slabs (any type)
Steps To Make A Minecraft Lectern
1. Open Your Crafting Menu
To create a lectern, you must first open your creation menu in Minecraft. You should see the same grid as in the image below.
2. Add The Bookshelf and Wooden Slabs To The Menu
On the workbench, add the bookshelf and wooden boards to the grid. You can use any type of wood board, including oak, dark oak, birch, spruce, jungle, acacia, crimson, or warped boards.
You need to add the items to the grid exactly as shown in the image below. Place 3 wooden plates in the 1st row. In the second row, place 1 shelf in the middle box. In the third row, place 1 wooden plate in the middle box. This is the recipe for the Minecraft lectern.
Once you’ve added the items to the crafting grid as described above, you’ll see a lectern in the box on the right.
3. Move The Lectern To Your Inventory
Now simply drag the music stand to your inventory for use.
Smart! Now you have a music stand! A Minecraft lectern is used as a work block for librarians, to hold books that multiple players can read in multiplayer, and can emit a redstone signal. Watch our video above to see a lectern in action!
Minecraft Lectern Command
You can also use a Give statement to create a lectern in Minecraft. The music rest remote control is available in the following versions:
- Java edition
- Pocket edition
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
- Windows 10 Edition
- Educational Edition
To run the lectern command in Minecraft, open your chat window and enter the command below depending on the version you have.
Java Edition 1.13 and higher lectern command
/give @p lectern 1
PE, Xbox One, Switch, Win 10, Education Edition
/give @p lectern 1 0
FAQ’s
1. What does a lectern do in Minecraft?
A lectern is a work block for villagers of the library in Minecraft. It can also hold a book and emit a redstone signal.
2. How do you make a lectern out of a book?
You cannot turn a book into a desk. Instead, you will need a bookcase and 4 wooden plates.
3. How do you use the lectern in Minecraft?
You can use lecterns to hold book and quill in Minecraft. To do this, all you need to do is have the book and quill in your inventory and click a lectern. It will then display a book similar to how an enchanted table looks; however, holding books is not the only thing a lectern can be used for.
4. How do you put books on a lectern in Minecraft?
Lecterns can also hold a single book and quill or written book that other players can read at the same time. Right-clicking an empty one with a book and quill or written book places it.
5. Can you make a lectern?
To make a lectern you will need four wooden slabs of any kind. You can mix and match these slabs in this recipe. Place three wooden slabs in the top row of a crafting table, then place a bookshelf in the middle-most slot with another wooden slab below that bookshelf. That is all you need to make a lectern.
6. How do you make a villager librarian?
You need to get four wood slabs and a bookshelf to make a lectern using the crafting table. After that, you need to find a village to see some villagers. Place the lectern next to an unemployed villager. You will see that the villager will become a librarian.
7. How do you make a lectern villager?
To make a lectern you will need four wooden slabs of any kind. You can mix and match these slabs in this recipe. Place three wooden slabs in the top row of a crafting table, then place a bookshelf in the middle-most slot with another wooden slab below that bookshelf. That is all you need to make a lectern.
8. How does the lectern work in Minecraft?
You can use lecterns to hold book and quill in Minecraft. To do this, all you need to do is have the book and quill in your inventory and click a lectern. It will then display a book similar to how an enchanted table looks; however, holding books is not the only thing a lectern can be used for.
9. Can you make a lectern in Minecraft?
To make a lectern, place 1 bookshelf and 4 wooden slabs in the 3×3 crafting grid. … In the third row, there should be 1 wood slab in the middle box. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a lectern. Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the lectern will appear in the box to the right.
10. How do I submit a book to lectern?
The UI when reading a book on a lectern. Lecterns can also hold a single book and quill or written book that other players can read at the same time. Right-clicking an empty one with a book and quill or written book places it.
How To Make A Lectern In Minecraft Video Tutorial
In this video, watch how we show you how to make a lectern using the lectern recipe.