Minecraft reading desk
The reading desk in Minecraft serves as a work block for librarians, allows books to be read together and emits redstone signals when turning pages.
Production
A reading desk can be made in Minecraft with the following materials:
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1x bookshelf - Made from three books and six wooden planks.
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4x wooden steps - Any type of wood can be used.
Recipe: Place the bookshelf in the center bottom position of a 3x3 crafting table. Place the four wooden steps above it to craft a reading desk.
Use
The reading desk has various functions in the game:
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Working block for Librarians: Villagers take this block to gain the profession "Librarian".
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Read & Share Books: Players can place a writable book on it for other players to read at the same time.
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Emit Redstone Signal: When a book is turned, the reading desk generates a redstone signal that can be used for mechanisms.
Advantages & Mechanics
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Reset villager profession: If you remove the reading desk, a librarian who has not yet been trained loses their profession, allowing new enchantments to be offered.
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Multiplayer communication: Ideal for servers or adventure maps to provide information to players together.
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Secret Redstone Circuits: Can act as a hidden switch by triggering a redstone signal when turning the page.
Tips
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Optimize Trading: Replace reading desks to get better enchantments from librarians.
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Use Redstone cleverly: Combine the Reading Desk with Redstone components for hidden mechanisms.
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Decorative use: Perfect for libraries or reading corners in your home.
