How do I move the files from my existing iphoto library on one Mac to another?

I have bought a new iMac and want to move all the photos in iphoto to the new unit.  I did hte migration option but all that seesm to do was give me access to the other unit and I did not know where to go from that point.  Should I be looking to files or applications also when moving this information?
Thanks!

The best way to move a library from Mac A to Mac B is to hook them together, Firewire Disk Mode, ethernet for a mini LAM, etc. and COPY the library package from A to the Pictures folder  on A.  When the transfer is completed launch iPhoto on B and it will find and open the library.
Under no circumstances do not try to import the library on A into a library on B.
OT

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