Importing iPhoto Library from Time Machine

I am trying to restore the iPhoto library from my Powerbook G4 and put it on my new Mini. I have entered Time Machine through ctrl clicking the icon and using the gear wheel, dropdown menu to "restore iPhoto Library." (long story short...the "restore" button is not highlighted in Time Machine so this is a workaround)
after I click "restore iPhoto" it asked where I want to put the folder...I am unsure where to put it. When I go to the Mini's picture folder, there is an existing iPhoto Library which is faded out.
Thanks for any suggestions.

Put it on the desktop and then when the restore is done you can check if you want to keep the one in the Pictures Folder, or merge them or whatever.
Regards
TD

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