Can't open one of my external libraries.

I have two libraries on my computer an two additional on my external hardrive which is a lacie one. When I try to open one of the external libraries today it's says that my library is used by another program or is unreadable. It also says that I should restart the computer which I have done and there's no change. It also say that I can rebuild the iphot library, which I haven't tried yet. Does anyone know what the problem is? I would be so grateful for any help I could get!
Thanks,
Anna

There may be an open file inside the library, a database or ???. Apply the two fixes below in order as needed:
Fix #1
Launch iPhoto with the Command+Option keys held down and rebuild the library.
Since only one option can be run at a time start with Option #1, followed by #3 and then #4 as needed.
Fix #2
Using iPhoto Library Manager to Rebuild Your iPhoto Library
1 - download iPhoto Library Manager and launch.
2 - click on the Add Library button, navigate to your Home/Pictures folder and select your iPhoto Library folder.
3 - Now that the library is listed in the left hand pane of iPLM, click on your library and go to the File ➙ Rebuild Library menu option.
4 - In the next window name the new library and select the location you want it to be placed.
5 - Click on the Create button.
Note: This creates a new library based on the LIbraryData.xml file in the library and will recover Events, Albums, keywords, titles and comments. However, books, calendars, cards and slideshows will be lost. The original library will be left untouched for further attempts at fixing the problem or in case the rebuilt library is not satisfactory.

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