Current iPhoto program unresponsive. How to reinstall from App Store?

I'm running a Mac mini, OSX 10.6.8, 1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo.
I purchased this unit used. I do not have any reinstall DVDs or anything like that. When I try to run iPhoto (9.2.3), which came with the computer, it always locks up (spinning beach ball). I have tried everything I can do to rebuild the program/folders/pictures (it didn't always stall on me) but it continues to lock up.
I figured I would just delete this copy of iPhoto from my computer and purchase a new copy. However, the App Store says I need OSX 10.9 or later in order to run the version of iPhoto they are selling. How can I get a new version of iPhoto that will work with my computer?
What do you think? Will it work to delete my current version of iPhoto and purchase another one? If so, how can I get the right (older) version of iPhoto that will work with my machine?
Thanks for the help!

Thanks for the reply, LarryHN. I rebuilt everything possible by opening iPhoto in the way that you said. It still locks up once the albums and folders load--I cannot see or get to any of my pictures before it stalls.
I'm wondering if any of this has to do with the fact that I bought this machine used. Either way, rebuilding the database should work unless something is corrupt with the program. What I'm afraid of is that I will purchase a new copy of iPhoto and it will do the same. If that happens, though, at least I should be able to get a free call into Apple Support. I've been trying to find a fix for this problem for 6-7 months.
Any other suggestions for me?
hlacomets10

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