Can't access one of multiple iPhoto libraries...

... using iphoto 8.1.2, and I have multiple iPhoto libraries.  The one with the most data (24 gb) will not open in iPhoto, even though all data appears ok when I view it in folder structure format.  I just get a blank iPhoto window, a spinning ball, then I force quit.  Somehow iPhoto doesn't know where to "look" anymore. There is a package called iPhoto library which may have inadvertantly become the new default, even though the large one in question was previously the default library.  Worked fine for years, then all of a sudden stopped. Any ideas how to restructure the path?  Many thanks.
On a MacBook 2.16 GHzIntel Core Duo, 2GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, version 10.6.8.

Hold down the option (or alt) key key and launch iPhoto. From the resulting menu select 'Choose Library'
Does that open it?
If not then
Option 1
Back Up and try rebuild the library: hold down the command and option (or alt) keys while launching iPhoto. Use the resulting dialogue to rebuild. Choose to Rebuild iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup.
If that fails:
Option 2
Download iPhoto Library Manager and use its rebuild function. This will create a new library based on data in the albumdata.xml file. Not everything will be brought over - no slideshows, books or calendars, for instance - but it should get all your albums and keywords back.
Because this process creates an entirely new library and leaves your old one untouched, it is non-destructive, and if you're not happy with the results you can simply return to your old one. .
Regards
TD

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