Lectern
A block that holds a written book for multiple players to read and emits a redstone signal based on the page being viewed. It is the job site block for librarian villagers.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryRedstone
Version Added
Version Added1.14
Item ID
Item IDlectern
Overview
Lectern is a redstone component in the Redstone category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it and Generated structures. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Lectern. This item was added to the game in version 1.14.
In this database, Lectern sits alongside 28 other Redstone entries, each with its own page. As a redstone component, Lectern is wired into contraptions and circuits; its behaviour is what gives builders the logic and timing to automate farms, doors, and machines.
Crafting Recipe
LecternCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
How to Obtain
- Crafting
- Generated structures
Notes
Turning the page of the held book changes the emitted redstone signal strength. Assigns the librarian profession to a nearby unemployed villager.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Lectern in Minecraft?
Lectern is crafted at a Crafting Table using Wooden Slab and Bookshelf. It can also be obtained through Generated structures.
What is Lectern used for?
A block that holds a written book for multiple players to read and emits a redstone signal based on the page being viewed. It is the job site block for librarian villagers.
How many Lectern can you stack?
Lectern stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Lectern be enchanted?
No. Lectern cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Lectern added to Minecraft?
Lectern was added in version 1.14 and remains part of the Redstone category in the current 1.21 release.