Transfering iphoto Library from external HD to my new MB Pro.

I have searched these forums and can't seem to find a straightforward answer. I just want to transfer my complete iphoto library to my new mac.
How do I do this? Everything is on my external HD. I screwed up my itunes import (my playlists didn't transfer and songs are duplicated)....and I don't want to screw this up.
Thanks!!!
Kim

I actually don't have anything in the Finder sidebar that says "Pictures"
Click on the item with the house icon and drag the iPhoto Library into the Pictures item inside.
I have a folder that says "All Images"
That's a predefined search, not a folder.
I guess all the pics are on the new one...but how do I get from the "All Images" folder into iphoto now?
Follow the instructions above, or launch iPhoto, select them all, and drag them into the open iPhoto window.
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