Q: iPhoto Library First Aid

When I open iPhoto I get a window prompting to connect to an existing library or create a new one.  No libraries appear in the window so I go to connect manually and try to connect my default library and nothing happens.  This leads me to believe my default library is corrupt.  So if i close iphoto and reopen while holding down the option and command keys, no photo library first aid window appears.  After several attempts i created a new library from the prompt window when opening the program.  After I create a new library I close the program and open while holding the option and command keys down and I get the first aid window.  In summary, i am connected to an empty library and can't connecto to my original library with 1500+ photos to run the iphoto library first aid on.