In any Minecraft world, bookshelves are quite simple to create and find, and they are crucial for enchanting. Because of their lovely texture, they are also very adorable to use as decorative blocks around any base or house. Continue reading to learn the materials and procedures needed to create these incredibly practical building blocks known as bookshelves.
- Open the crafting table interface.
- Place three wood planks in the top row, three books in the middle row, and three wood planks in the bottom row.
- Move the bookshelf from the crafting interface to your inventory.
Where to find a Bookshelf in Creative Mode
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- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
A bookshelf can be found in the Creative Inventory menu at the following location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.8 – 1.19 |  Building Blocks |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.19.3 | Functional Blocks |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
A bookshelf can be found in the Creative Inventory menu at the following location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 0.14.1 – 1.1.3 | Decorations |
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 1.2 – 1.19.51 | Items |
A bookshelf can be found in the Creative Inventory menu at the following location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox 360 | TU35 – TU69 | Decorations |
| Xbox One | CU23 – CU43 | Decorations |
| Xbox One | 1.2.5 – 1.19.51 | Items |
A bookshelf can be found in the Creative Inventory menu at the following location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| PS3 | 1.26 – 1.76 | Decorations |
| PS4 | 1.26 – 1.91 | Decorations |
| PS4 | 1.14.0 – 1.19.51 | Items |
A bookshelf can be found in the Creative Inventory menu at the following location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wii U | Patch 3 – Patch 38 | Decorations |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.04 – 1.11 | Decorations |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.5.0 – 1.19.51 | Items |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
A bookshelf can be found in the Creative Inventory menu at the following location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Edition | 0.14.1 – 1.1.3 | Decorations |
| Windows 10 Edition | 1.2 – 1.19.51 | Items |
A bookshelf can be found in the Creative Inventory menu at the following location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Education Edition | 0.14.2 – 1.0.18 | Decorations |
| Education Edition | 1.0.21 – 1.17.30 | Items |
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- The item can be found in the menu location specified in the version(s) (we have tested and verified this version number).
- The item’s location in the Creative Inventory menu is indicated by its Creative Menu Location.
Required Materials to make a Bookshelf
You can create a bookshelf in Minecraft using the following materials:
How to craft a Bookshelf in Survival Mode
Open your crafting table so that you have the following 3×3 crafting grid:
Add Items to make a Bookshelf
You should see a crafting area with a 3×3 crafting grid in the crafting menu. Put six wood planks and three books in the 3×3 crafting grid to create a bookshelf.
You can use any type of wood plank when crafting, including oak, spruce, birch, jungle, acacia, dark oak, mangrove, bamboo, crimson, or warped planks. In our example, we are using oak planks.
When building a bookshelf, it’s crucial to arrange the books and wood planks exactly as shown below. Three books, three wood planks, and three wood planks should be placed in the first, second, and third rows, respectively. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a bookshelf.
The bookshelf will now show up in the box to the right once you have correctly filled the crafting area with the pattern.
Move the Bookshelf to Inventory
Bookshelf must be added to your inventory once it has been created.
Congratulations, you have made a bookshelf in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
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Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
A bookshelf in Minecraft has the following Name, ID, and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bookshelf (minecraft:bookshelf) | 47 | 0 | 64 |  Java |
1.8 – 1.12 |
| Bookshelf (minecraft:bookshelf) | 47 | 64 | Java |
1.13 – 1.19.3 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
A bookshelf in Minecraft has the following Name, ID, and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bookshelf (minecraft:bookshelf) | 47 | 0 | 64 |  PE |
1.0 – 1.19.51 |
A bookshelf in Minecraft has the following Name, ID, and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bookshelf (minecraft:bookshelf) | 47 | 0 | 64 |  Xbox One |
1.6.0 – 1.19.51 |
A bookshelf in Minecraft has the following Name, ID, and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bookshelf (minecraft:bookshelf) | 47 | 0 | 64 |  PS4 |
1.14.0 – 1.19.51 |
A bookshelf in Minecraft has the following Name, ID, and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bookshelf (minecraft:bookshelf) | 47 | 0 | 64 |  Switch |
1.6.0 – 1.19.51 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
A bookshelf in Minecraft has the following Name, ID, and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bookshelf (minecraft:bookshelf) | 47 | 0 | 64 |  Windows |
1.0 – 1.19.51 |
A bookshelf in Minecraft has the following Name, ID, and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bookshelf (minecraft:bookshelf) | 47 | 0 | 64 |  Education |
1.0 – 1.18.32 |
- The item’s name is described, and the string value used in game commands is (Minecraft ID Name).
- Minecraft ID is the Internal number for the item.
- If more than one type of block exists for the Minecraft ID, the Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block.
- Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. In Minecraft, some items can be stacked up to 64 times, but others can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. Some mods may alter the item’s stack size if you are running one. ).
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- The Minecraft ID and Name are valid for the version(s) listed as Version(s).
Give Command for Bookshelf
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- 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 and 1. 19. 3, the /give command for Bookshelf is:
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1. 8, 1. 9, 1. 10, 1. 11 and 1. 12, the /give command for Bookshelf is:
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 and 1. 19. 51, the /give command for Bookshelf is:
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 and 1. 19. 51, the /give command for Bookshelf is:
Give Command in Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft PS4 1. 14. 0, 1. 16. 0, 1. 17. 0, 1. 18. 0, 1. 19. 0 and 1. 19. 51, the /give command for Bookshelf is:
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 and 1. 19. 51, the /give command for Bookshelf is:
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 and 1. 19. 51, the /give command for Bookshelf is:
Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition 1. 0, 1. 4. 0, 1. 7. 0, 1. 9. 0, 1. 12. 0, 1. 12. 60, 1. 14. 31, 1. 17. 30 and 1. 18. 32, the /give command for Bookshelf is:
Things to Make with Bookshelf
In Minecraft, a bookshelf can be used to create things like:
Things to Do with Bookshelf
Here are some things you can do in Minecraft with a bookshelf:
You can make other bookshelves in Minecraft such as:
How to Make a Bookshelf in Minecraft (Fast Recipe Tutorial)
FAQ
How do I craft a bookshelf?
Now, shelves can be built using 3 books and 6 planks. Libraries in strongholds and villages now have bookshelves created in them.
What is the easiest way to make a bookshelf in Minecraft?
You will need 45 books and 90 wooden planks to make 15 bookcases. Wooden planks are simple to come by, but the only source of paper that can be used to make books is sugarcane. Three sugarcane are required to produce one piece of paper.
How many books is 15 bookshelves?
Breaking a bookshelf will drop 3 books currently. Previously, this would only happen if the block was shattered by an explosion, but since the 1 9 pre-release. Three wooden planks, one in each square, across the top and bottom rows, and three books in the middle row can be arranged to create a single bookshelf.
