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How to make a Bookshelf in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a bookshelf with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a bookshelf is a bookcase that is filled with colorful red, blue, and yellow books. It is one of the many building blocks that you can make and is used to maximize the available enchantments in an enchanting table. You can stack bookshelves next to each other or on top of one another to create your own library.

bookshelf

Let's explore how to make a bookshelf.

Supported Platforms

A bookshelf is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes
Xbox 360 Xbox 360Yes
Xbox One Xbox OneYes
PS3 PS3Yes
PS4 PS4Yes
Wii U Wii UYes
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes
Education Edition Education EditionYes

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable. NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find a Bookshelf in Creative Mode

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a bookshelf in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.8 - 1.19Building Blocks Building Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.19.3 - 1.21.11Functional Blocks Functional Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a bookshelf in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)0.14.1 - 1.1.3Decorations Decorations
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)1.2 - 1.21.90Items Items

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a bookshelf in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360 Xbox 360TU35 - TU69Decorations Decorations
Xbox One Xbox OneCU23 - CU43Decorations Decorations
Xbox One Xbox One1.2.5 - 1.21.90Items Items

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a bookshelf in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
PS3 PS31.26 - 1.76Decorations Decorations
PS4 PS41.26 - 1.91Decorations Decorations
PS4 PS41.14.0 - 1.21.90Items Items

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a bookshelf in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Wii U Wii UPatch 3 - Patch 38Decorations Decorations
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch1.04 - 1.11Decorations Decorations
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch1.5.0 - 1.21.90Items Items

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a bookshelf in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 Edition0.14.1 - 1.1.3Decorations Decorations
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 Edition1.2 - 1.21.90Items Items

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find a bookshelf in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Education Edition Education Edition0.14.2 - 1.0.18Decorations Decorations
Education Edition Education Edition1.0.21 - 1.21.03Items Items

Definitions

  • Platform is the platform that applies.
  • Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
  • Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

Required Materials to make a Bookshelf

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a bookshelf:

books 3 Books oak planks 6 Oak Planks spruce planks 6 Spruce Planks birch planks 6 Birch Planks jungle planks 6 Jungle Planks acacia planks 6 Acacia Planks dark oak planks 6 Dark Oak Planks mangrove planks 6 Mangrove Planks bamboo planks 6 Bamboo Planks crimson planks 6 Crimson Planks warped planks 6 Warped Planks cherry planks 6 Cherry Planks TIP: You can use any type of wood planks! You don't have to gather them all.

How to craft a Bookshelf in Survival Mode

1. Open the Crafting Menu

First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:

3x3 crafting area

2. Add Items to make a Bookshelf

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a bookshelf, place 6 wood planks and 3 books in the 3x3 crafting grid.

When crafting with wood planks, you can use any kind of wood planks, such as oak, spruce, birch, jungle, acacia, dark oak, mangrove, bamboo, crimson, warped or cherry planks. In our example, we are using oak planks.

When making bookshelf, it is important that the wood planks and the books are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. There should be 3 wood planks in the first row, 3 books in the second row, and 3 wood planks in the third row. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a bookshelf.

Crafting recipe for bookshelf

Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the bookshelf will appear in the box to the right.

bookshelf

3. Move the Bookshelf to Inventory

Once you have crafted bookshelf, you need to move the new item to your inventory.

Completed bookshelf

Congratulations, you have made a bookshelf in Minecraft!

Item ID and Name

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, a bookshelf has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
bookshelf Bookshelf(minecraft:bookshelf) 0 64 Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java 1.8 - 1.12
bookshelf Bookshelf(minecraft:bookshelf) 64 Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java 1.13 - 1.21.11

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, a bookshelf has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
bookshelf Bookshelf(minecraft:bookshelf) 0 64 Pocket Edition (PE) PE 1.0 - 1.21.130

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, a bookshelf has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
bookshelf Bookshelf(minecraft:bookshelf) 0 64 Xbox One Xbox One 1.6.0 - .1.21.130

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, a bookshelf has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
bookshelf Bookshelf(minecraft:bookshelf) 0 64 PS4 PS4 1.14.0 - 1.21.130

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, a bookshelf has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
bookshelf Bookshelf(minecraft:bookshelf) 0 64 Nintendo Switch Switch 1.6.0 - 1.21.130

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, a bookshelf has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
bookshelf Bookshelf(minecraft:bookshelf) 0 64 Windows 10 Edition Windows 1.0 - 1.21.130

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, a bookshelf has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
bookshelf Bookshelf(minecraft:bookshelf) 0 64 Education Edition Education 1.0 - 1.21.03

Definitions

  • Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
  • Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
  • Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
  • Platform is the platform that applies.
  • Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

Give Command for Bookshelf

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20, 1.21 and 1.21.11, the /give command for Bookshelf is:

/give @p bookshelf 1

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Bookshelf is:

/give @p bookshelf 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.130, the /give command for Bookshelf is:

/give @p bookshelf 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and .1.21.130, the /give command for Bookshelf is:

/give @p bookshelf 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.130, the /give command for Bookshelf is:

/give @p bookshelf 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.130, the /give command for Bookshelf is:

/give @p bookshelf 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.130, the /give command for Bookshelf is:

/give @p bookshelf 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.14.31, 1.17.30, 1.18.32, 1.19.52, 1.20.10 and 1.21.03, the /give command for Bookshelf is:

/give @p bookshelf 1 0

Things to Make with Bookshelf

You can use a bookshelf to make items in Minecraft such as:

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Things to Do with Bookshelf

Here are some activities that you can do with a bookshelf in Minecraft:

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