I have a library (Library6.iPhoto) and it won't open...

I tried to open it and it said I needed to update my iphoto, which then led me to updating my operating system.  I still cannot open the library.  HELP! 
I tried to hold the command and option keys down while opening the library, and it brought me to the repair window.  I get asked if I would like to import the photos into iphoto, but then they are still not there.  I have tried to use iphoto library manager, but it doesn't recognize the library.  I hate that one day I can open my photos fine and then the next day they are all of a sudden corrupted.
Please Help me!

Library6.iPhoto is a file that's located inside your iPhoto library  Launch iPhoto with the Option key held down and select your library in the window that comes up:
Do you get the same results?  If so then apply the two fixes below in order as needed:
Fix #1
Launch iPhoto with the Command+Option keys held down and rebuild the library.
Since only one option can be run at a time start with
Option #4 followed by #1 as needed.
Fix #2
Using iPhoto Library Manager  to Rebuild Your iPhoto Library
1 - download iPhoto Library Manager and launch.
2 - click on the Add Library button, navigate to your Home/Pictures folder and select your iPhoto Library folder.
3 - Now that the library is listed in the left hand pane of iPLM, click on your library and go to the File ➙ Rebuild Library menu option.
4 - In the next  window name the new library and select the location you want it to be placed.
5 - Click on the Create button.
Note: This creates a new library based on the LIbraryData.xml file in the library and will recover Events, Albums, keywords, titles and comments.  However, books, calendars, cards and slideshows will be lost. The original library will be left untouched for further attempts at fixing the problem or in case the rebuilt library is not satisfactory.
Now if you're still getting that Do you want to import photos message open the iPhoto Library with the Finder as shown in this screenshot:
Look for a folder titled "Import" or "Importing'.  If there is one move it to the Desktop.  If there is no folder named as such look inside the Auto Import folder and move the contents to the Desktop. DO NOT MAKE ANY OTHER CHANGES TO THE CONTENTS OF THE IPHOTO LIBRARY.
Launch iPhoto and the message should be gone.  Check the contents of the folder you moved to the library to see if any of those photos are ones you want to keep and import.  Otherwise delete them from the Desktop.
OT

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