What happens to my iPhoto library after 2014?

I have a MacBook Pro using OXS 10.8.5 and  have all my photos in iPhoto 8.1.2.  It has worked for me for all these years. I understand that Apple will be phasing out iPhoto and Aperture (which I have downloaded but never learned how to use). Now I am getting really concerned as to what will happen to all the photos which I currently have in my iPhoto library, and subsequently on several hard drives.  I have purchased Lightroom 3, but again, need some assistance in initiating any importing, post editing etc. in it. Any suggestions? Comments?

There is a new app coming which will provide an upgrade path from both iPhoto and Aperture. So not a newer version of iPhoto nor a newer version of Aperture, but a whole new application.
Apple will update iPhoto and Aperture to run on the next version of the OS due in the Autumn. That means that you don't need to change anything for at least 15 - 18 months. That means you have time to look at the new app when it comes out and see if it's right for you. If it's not then you can fork out to buy Lightroom or Capture One or another app.
I would suggest upgrading to iPhoto 11 as I think the transition to the new app will probably be easier with it than earlier versions.

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