I can't open up iPhoto on my MacBook Air.

I have had my MacBook Air for almost 2 years. When I ordered it, iPhoto was already installed and worked for a few months. I was able to upload photos easily. I'm afraid somehow I accidently deleted or uninstalled it without realizing it. For months now, when I click the iPhoto icon it continuously tries to load/open but can't. I don't get a message or anything. I'm afraid I've lost all of my previously uploaded photos. Is there anyway to reinstall without losing all my previous uploaded photos?
Please Help!
Thank you.

It is iPhoto '11 Verison 9.2.1(628)
Once I click the iPhoto icon the program pops up, it's a black screen with a rotating circle (as if it's trying to load the program but can't). I'm not sure how else to explain it. The bottom of the screen shows the "full screen" "zoom", "slideshow", "info", "edit", "create", "add to" and "share" buttons. nothing appears in the far left hand column where the photo albums use to appear.
Does that help any?
How do i fix the iPhoto database (the iPhoto library)?
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