Iphoto '08 can't drag pics into folders, they disappear

When I try to drag pictures from events into any folders or to add to albums it disappears from my events until I click out and back in. Why is this happening? I have one photo that I want to add to my ibook before publishing and I can't.

Welcome to the Apple Discussions.
Back Up and try rebuild the library: hold down the apple and option (or alt) keys while launching iPhoto. Use the resulting dialogue to rebuild.
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TD

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