ATV doesn't recognize iPhoto Library

Using iTunes to sync by choosing my iPhoto Library doesn't work as the iPhoto Library is dark and can't be chosen. Also ATV doesn't recognize my iPhoto library which is how I realized I had a problem. All other functiondsof ATV work fine; i.e. movies, etc, This just seems to be a sudden problem as everything worked fine before. Is my iPhoto file corrupted in some way? What do I do?
iPhoto version 9.2.3

Location: /Users/jberns/Pictures/iPhoto Library
I have run the Repair Database utility by holding down the Option and Command Keys while opening IPhoto
I have tried turning Home sharing on and off.
I did not do anything different. All other functions of ATV work nicely.
When I try to choose the iPhoto Library it is not active (faded)
Appreciate the help.

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I tried copying it to the external but when I try restarting it holding down the option button no window to choose the libraray it opens.
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Node requires deep traversal:/Users/lizx/Pictures/Big iPhoto Library/iPhoto 7 Library current reason:kFSEDBEventFlagContainsChanges|kFSEDBEventFlagMustScanSubDirs|kFSEDBEven tFlagReasonFSEvent|kFSEDBEventFlagReasonMissedReservation|
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Deleted backup /Volumes/Time Machine Backups/Backups.backupdb/lizxp/2010-01-14-095812: 60.57 GB now available
Deleted backup /Volumes/Time Machine Backups/Backups.backupdb/lizxp/2010-01-14-085710: 60.60 GB now available
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