IPhoto is in use by other app or unreadable

I have my iPhoto app and the library on an external HD. I got an error saying that the disk was improperly ejected( I didn't do anything) When I tried to re-open the app I get the message that my photo library is either in use by another app or has become unreadable. I have tried all the options it gives me yet nothing has made it work again. Any idea as to what is going on?

Not being mine readers it would help if you told us what "all the options it gives me" are
Back up your iPhoto library, Depress and hold the option (alt) and command keys and launch iPhoto - rebuild your iPhoto library
LN

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