Restore library from backup in iPhoto '09

I am running iPhoto '09 (v.8.1.2) on a 2006 iMac. I installed OSX (v.10.5.8) in early 2010. A few backups were performed before it started crashing while trying to backup. I am not able to upgrade at all due to hard drive constraints spacewise, so I have to work within the versions I have.
The hard drive has been diagnosed as dying and needs to be replaced. I've put it off due to financial reasons.
Meanwhile, I had moved my photo library to external HD #1 to free up space on the iMac HD.
The few backups that worked were sent to external HD #2.
External HD #1 has died.
I can see that there is a photo library in my backup from last March, but need to know how to restore it.
I tried a solution I found (close iPhoto, in Finder, open the folder with the current library, enter time machine, choose a backup, and find the library and click restore), but I was not able to click restore - it wasn't an option.
Right now, I have another photo library that I use when I open iPhoto. It's on the same external HD as the backup. Is this a problem?
I have a new external HD that I haven't connected yet - if I need to employ it for this process, I can do that.
I know that there are special steps to do this, but with such old versions of everything, it's hard to find an answer that applies.
Thanks so much for any help...

Right now, I have another photo library that I use when I open iPhoto. It's on the same external HD as the backup. Is this a problem?
Yes. It means you have no back up. If this disk goes down you lose everything.
As for the Time machine issue, post that on the 10.5 forum. Some one there might be able to help you out.
What I meant was, is it a problem to restore with a library from the same disk. I realize that I have no backup - that's why I'm installing a new one today.
I will check out the Time machine forums about restoring.
Thank you.

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