Why can't I see user /Library directory?

I wanted to find the filename(s) for the Contacts file on my machine.  I wanted to save off the file, and then start pruning old contacts from it.  I wanted to save the actual file w/out having to rely on TImeMachine.
I found from other searches that my Contacts list should be in a file called Metadata.  I found this folder (seems to contain each individual contact in a file).
Get Info says the folder is in /users/<me>/Library/Application Support/AddressBook/Sources/.....
However, when I look at Macintosh HD, there is a /Library directory at the root level, that doesn't have AddressBook under Application Support, but under name /Users/<me>/ , no Library directory is displayed.
Is there an option I have to set somewhere to make the directory visible?  How do I do it?
If not, why is it telling me the data is somewhere that doesn't seem to exist?
Thanks,
Cindy

Updating iTunes will help.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5434

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