
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Lectern Overhaul
Reworks vanilla lectern, making it more useful and interactive
Quick answer
Which Lectern Overhaul release should I use?
Lectern Overhaul 2.2 targets 1.21.11 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Lectern Overhaul required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Lectern Overhaul 2.2 need?
2.2. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Lectern Overhaul without breaking your instance.
Built for Lectern Overhaul 2.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 2.2. It targets 1.21.11 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 2.2. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Lectern Overhaul add?

❔ About
This datapack reworks the lectern, which in vanilla has a static book with a default GUI, adding animations and interactions to it and removing the boring GUI, displaying the text directly above the lectern.
💿 Installation
This datapack/mod is installed like any other.
- If you're installing datapack, don't forget to install and enable the resource pack.
🔍 How To Use
Hold Shift when placing the book on lectern.
- If you don't hold Shift, lectern will work as default.
🛠️ Compatibility
✅ This datapack should work in multiplayer and will work with most datapacks.
📨 Feedback
If you have ideas for improving the datapack (both from the content and from the technical side), please open issue on github or message me in Discord.
Discord - @bimbusick
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Lectern Overhaul by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.6
5 loader builds1.21.5
5 loader builds1.21
4 loader builds1.20.6
4 loader builds1.20.4
1 loader build1.20.3
1 loader build1.20.2
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Lectern Overhaul versions and loaders
2.2
lectern-overhaul-2.2.jar
24 Apr 2026
2.2
Lectern Overhaul (Datapack).zip
24 Apr 2026
2.1
lectern-overhaul-2.1.jar
18 Jun 2025
2.1
Lectern Overhaul (Datapack).zip
18 Jun 2025
2.0
lectern-overhaul-2.0.jar
7 Jun 2025
2.0
Lectern Overhaul (Datapack).zip
7 Jun 2025
1.0
lectern-overhaul-1.0.jar
21 Jul 2024
1.0
Lectern Overhaul (Datapack).zip
21 Jul 2024
1.0
Lectern-Overhaul-v1.0-1.20.1.zip
27 May 2024
1.0
lectern-overhaul-1.0-mc1.20.6.jar
7 May 2024
1.0
Lectern-Overhaul-v1.0-1.20.6.zip
5 May 2024
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.