Combining Photo libraries using new app

Hello,
Historically and for performance/space reasons I've kept separate Aperture libraries. Now with a new Mac and Photos, I'd like to consolidate several libraries, or copy files from one to another. Is this possible? Can two instances of Photos be opened and albums be moved one to the other?
Maybe it's possible to Show Package Contents or some such witchcraft to manipulate the libraries? Especially if it's early days for this application.
Thanks,
Krillboy

No.
The trick would be to merge the Aperture Libraries before migrating.

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