I can't open photo library using iPhoto v8.0.2

I must have updated the library that was created from v11 and downloaded from the time capsule. Can I load iPhoto v11 on this mac (Powerbook G4), or can I re-create the library to work with v8.0.2?

No and no
older versions of iPhoto can not read new version libraries - you can start over with the original photos anc create a new library in an older version
LN

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