Ancient Library
by MissileMann
Ancient Library adds a bookshelf-like block that can power an Enchanting Table to level 30 on its own, for Forge 1.20.1.
What it does
The mod adds the Ancient Library block, which works like a bookshelf and gives the Enchanting Table the power it needs for level 30 enchantments without surrounding bookshelves. The block can be mined quickly with a pickaxe and drops without a tool, and smelting it yields an Echo Shard. The power amount can be changed in the config file. It is published only for Forge 1.20.1 and runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. The license is MIT License and the code is open source.
Key features
Bookshelf-style power block
The Ancient Library block stands in for bookshelves and supplies enough power for an Enchanting Table to reach level 30.
Quick mining and drops
It breaks quickly with a pickaxe and still drops when mined without a tool, and smelting it produces an Echo Shard.
Configurable power
The config file controls how much power the block provides to an Enchanting Table.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
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How it compares
Quark Ancient Tomes Patch is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 under the MIT License, and it is open source. Iron Bookshelves is published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt across 1.16.5 – 26.3 under All rights reserved, so it is not open source. Rebalanced Enchanting is a Forge 1.20.1 mod under the MIT License and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Library | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-05-08 |
| Quark Ancient Tomes Patch | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2025-12-25 |
| Iron Bookshelves | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.16.5 – 26.3 | Client and server | 2026-09-19 |
| Rebalanced Enchanting | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-05-27 |
Questions
Does Ancient Library need to be installed on the server?
In the catalog
Ancient Library is one of 7,216 Magic mods on ModsFinder, and one of 3,927 Magic mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
The bookshelf can be mined fast with a pickaxe, but will still drop if mined without a tool. Extras can be smelted into an Echo Shard.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/ancient-library
- Owner
- MissileMann
- Published
- 2025-05-08
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-05-08
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15