Library on ext HD has no files

I was working in a library I had on an external HD and it lost contact with my MBP. when I boot iPhoto with the option key down and choose that library, it comes up with no files at all whatsoever. If I go into package contents, all my pics seem to be there. Maybe a pref file is corrupt. Is there a way I can rebuild the library.

If iPhoto is interrupted when writing to the database the main db file can be corrupted.
Option 1
Back Up and try rebuild the library: hold down the command and option (or alt) keys while launching iPhoto. Use the resulting dialogue to rebuild. Choose to Rebuild iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup.
If that fails:
Option 2
Download iPhoto Library Manager and use its rebuild function. This will create a new library based on data in the albumdata.xml file. Not everything will be brought over - no slideshows, books or calendars, for instance - but it should get all your albums and keywords, faces and places back.
Because this process creates an entirely new library and leaves your old one untouched, it is non-destructive, and if you're not happy with the results you can simply return to your old one.
Regards
TD

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