Cannot import old library into iPhoto '11

When trying to import a backup of my iPhoto '08 Library into iPhoto '11 it says the file is unreadable. Any suggestions?

you open iPhoto libraries - depress the option key and launch iPhoto and use the select library to point to the old library you want to upgrade (you will no longer be able to use it with iPhoto '08) and iPhoto '11 will open and convert it
If iPhoto '11 will not see it then it is corrupt - try iPhoto Library Manager - http://www.fatcatsoftware.com/iplm/ -  and see if it will rebuild it so it will work
LN

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