Bitesize Reading Library
Free ongoing updatesGet 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.
Reading Library — Getting Started Guide
A visual guide for teachers using Windows or Chromebooks. Learn how to download and extract the Library, add resource ZIPs, explore Reading Studio and Escape Rooms, and print or share pupil resources safely. It also explains the free-resource and reward features.
The Reading Library application and the guide are both free. No newsletter subscription required.
Three steps to get started
Download the ZIP
Save the complete package to your computer or Chromebook.
Extract the files
Keep the extracted folder together so the Library can load its resources correctly.
Open the Library
On Windows, use START_READING_LIBRARY.cmd. On other supported browsers, open START_READING_LIBRARY.html.
A workspace for reading
- My Library and resource discovery
- UK / US edition preferences
- Reading framework, standards and assessment
- Video recommendations and classroom support
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
Watch and reinforce.
Follow the Bitesize Education channel for teaching videos and practical classroom ideas alongside your reading resources.