how do I transfer just iTunes library with all folders to new mac

If your iTunes library is consolidated in a single location, you can simply drag and drop the iTunes folder located inside the Music folder in your user profile to a USB stick or external drive, and then repeat the process when connected to the new Mac.

Once the copy process is completed, you can then hold the option key while opening the Music App on the new Mac, and point it to the iTunesLibrary.itl file in the folder you just copied

click here ➜ Move your iTunes library to a new computer - Apple Community

If your music is not in the Media folder of the above location, you will need to consolidate your library first.

click here ➜ Make a split library portable - Apple Community

Which file did you point it to? Make sure you are selecting the correct file. It should be an .itl file, not xml or anything else.

Not helpful. Doesn't work.

chris meyerhoff wrote:

Not helpful. Doesn't work.

What doesn't work?

Its not helpful if you don't describe the issue, what you tried, what happened etc...