Free teacher software

Your Reading Library.
All in one place.

Download the complete Bitesize Reading Library, discover engaging resources and organise the reading materials that matter most to your class.

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Bitesize Reading Library

Free ongoing updates

Get the latest published complete release from this page. New releases are made available as updates are published.

Resource thumbnails and improved YouTube topic links, with the existing teaching and assessment features retained.

For Windows and compatible browsers on Chromebooks and desktop devices. Extract the ZIP before opening.

↓ Download complete ZIPFull download • 63.7 MB

Quick start

Three steps to get started

STEP 01

Download the ZIP

Save the complete package to your computer or Chromebook.

STEP 02

Extract the files

Keep the extracted folder together so the Library can load its resources correctly.

STEP 03

Open the Library

On Windows, use START_READING_LIBRARY.cmd. On other supported browsers, open START_READING_LIBRARY.html.

Inside your Library

A workspace for reading

My Library and resource discovery
UK / US edition preferences
Reading framework, standards and assessment
Video recommendations and classroom support

Release information

What's included in the latest release?

See the latest additions and improvements to your Reading Library.

Technical details: current release number

Current complete release: V4.9.10

Already have the Library? Your Windows launcher includes its own verified updater. The download above is the complete package for new installations.

Watch and reinforce.

Follow the Bitesize Education channel for teaching videos and practical classroom ideas alongside your reading resources.

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Your Reading Library.All in one place.