How do I import a saved Iphoto Library into Iphoto

Hi All,
Apologies if this is a simple question but I just cant figure out the best way to do this...
I exported my Iphoto Library onto an external hard drive when I reimaged my mac. I now want to import them back into Iphoto but when I hit import the Library is greyed out as an option. I can view the photos when I select that Library on launching IPhoto but it wont let me import them.
How do I go about doing this? It must be possible! I would be a lot more comfortable having my photos saved natively on the Mac as well as the Hard Drive.
Thanks in advance,
Oli

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 #3, followed by #4 and then #1 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.
OT

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