Iphoto 6 deleted my whole library

I just upgraded iphoto 6 and when i opened iphoto all my pictures had been deleted, how do i get all my pictures back on iphoto?
I have an ipod that has all the pictures from iphoto on there, but is there a way i can put pictures from my ipod to my iphoto on my computer?
Please Help!!!!
iMac G5 2.0GHz Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Zach
1. First off. go to your Pictures Folder. In there you'll see the iPhoto Library Folder. Inside that you will see a folder called Originals. Inside the Originals folder should be Roll folders with your pics inside.
Please confirm that your pics are safe and sound, then post back. How we proceed from here depends on that info.
2. Try rebuilding the database: Hold down the apple and option (or alt) keys and launch iPhoto. Use the resulting dialogue to rebuild.
Regards
TD

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