Trying to install photos from external harddrive to macbook

Can anyone tell me how to install my old hard drive iphotos to  a new macbook?  I think the systems are different.  but not sure how to change or update that on the old harddrive.  Thanks

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
To transfer your iPhoto library to your new Mac:
1. Connect the external disk, open Finder, select it on the sidebar and drag the iPhoto Library to Pictures folder.
2. Open iPhoto app and it will open with your library

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