How To Copy iPhoto Files from iMac to MacBook Pro

What is an easy way to move copy of my iPhoto library from my iMac to my MacBook Pro,
iMac and MacBook Pro are running OS X 10.9.5 and iPhoto is version 9.5.1

Open System Preferences~ File Sharing and use the same WIFI network on both computers OSX I Imagine!

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Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3991
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