Why do I have 2 iPhoto Library icons?

Hello
I have 2 unrelated issues. (I believe)
First, In my home folder...picutures folder, I have 2 iPhoto Library icons. one with a date modified 20/6/2010 size 45.98GB. the other date modified Today 44.65 GB. In the last few days I have been deleting some photos that were not so good, so I gather the smaller icon shows the iphoto I have been using. What should I do? I gather I do not need both.
Should I delete the older one by dragging to trash or move to a back up disc first
Please advise
Secondly
While in the process of cutting photos, I have come across sections of my photos where there are 2 of each photo. the original named xxx.jpg and the copy xxx2. I have been manually delting xxx2 ones but I am not really sure if this is the right way to go. There was a section where there were over a hundred duplicates. I am certain these were not here before and I have not connected my camera in weeks. Whenever I do connect my camera I choose the option 'do not import duplicates'. Any idea what is happening here?
Thanks
Jeff

You seem to have duplicated your iPhoto Library on or around June 20 last.
Open then both to compare the contents: Hold down the option (or alt) key key and launch iPhoto. From the resulting menu select 'Choose Library'
Yes, you can trash the duplicate once you're sure it's a duplicate.
Should I delete the older one by dragging to trash or move to a back up disc first
You need a back up no matter what.
For dealing with duplicates in iPhoto check out Duplicate Annihilator
Regards
TD

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