I created a new iphoto library, all the photos in my old library dissappear

Are they permanently deleted or can i find them on the h/d somewhere?
Any suggestions? several years of pics gone.
thanks

bryson66
Welcome to the Apple Discussions.
They are most likely inside the iPhoto Package File in your Pictures Folder - Right click on it and choose 'Show Package Contents'. Your pics will be in the Originals folder.
Given that you created a new library, did you try switching back to the old one?
Regards
TD

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