Photo library missing

My photo library icon on the task bar had a question mark on it. I couldn't open it. Then I noticed it was in the trash. I can't seem to remove it from the trash and return it to my task bar.
Today I noticed that the icon was gone and just a question mark left in its place. I am really worried.

Mwalsh
Here's your problem:
There's no library file for iPhoto 6 there. That file is called the library6.iphoto.
Unless you have that file there's nothing you can do except create and populate a new library:
To create and populate a new library:
Note this will give you a working library with the same film rolls and pictures as before, however, you will lose your albums, keywords, books, calendars etc.
Move the iPhoto Library Folder to the desktop
Launch iPhoto. It will ask if you wish to create a new Library. Say Yes.
Go into the iPhoto Library Folder on your desktop and find the Originals folder. From the Originals folder drag the individual rolls to the iPhoto Window and it will recreate them in the new library.
When you're sure all is well you can delete the iPhoto Library Folder on your desktop.
In the future, in addition to your usual back up routine, you might like to make a copy of the library6.iPhoto file whenever you have made changes to the library as protection against database corruption.
Regards
TD

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